Explore the Family Name Oftedahl
The meaning of Oftedahl
Norwegian: variant of Oftedal, a habitational name from farmsteads in Agder and Rogaland named Oftedal or Oltedal, from a river name derived from Old Norse ǫlpt ‘swan’ + dalr ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan, Nels.
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How common is the last name Oftedahl in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oftedahl has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 43,629 and decreased by approximately 10% to 48,160 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly by around 6%, from 466 in 2000 to 439 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Oftedahl surname per 100k people declined by nearly 12%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #48,160 | -10.39% |
| Count | 466 | 439 | -5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oftedahl
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Oftedahl identified as white both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight increase of 0.25% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by approximately 23%, from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. As for those reporting two or more races, there was a considerable change, dropping from 1.07% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.81% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 1.59% | 23.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |