Explore the Family Name Offermann
The meaning of Offermann
1. North German: variant of Oppermann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (see Offerman). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Offer. Some characteristic forenames: German Alphons, Gunther, Horst, Klaus, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Offermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Offermann has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the Offermann surname was ranked 51,352nd in popularity, with a count of 381 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 50,960th and the number of individuals identified as Offermanns had risen by 7.35% to 409. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #50,960 | 0.76% |
| Count | 381 | 409 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Offermann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Offermann identify as White. In 2000, 95.80% of Offermanns identified as such, and this figure rose slightly to 96.33% by 2010. The proportion of Offermanns identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.84% to 2.44%. Meanwhile, the 2000 census recorded 1.31% of Offermanns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. There were no Offermanns recorded as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 96.33% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.44% | 32.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |