Explore the Family Name Ohlinger
The meaning of Ohlinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Ohling in Schleswig-Holstein. 2. variant of Ohling, itself a variant of Ohlmann 1. 3. (Öhlinger): variant of Oehling or Öllinger (see Ollinger 2). The surname Öhlinger is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Ohlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ohlinger has seen a marginal change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,929th and had a frequency of 936 occurrences per 100,000 people across the United States. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 25,332nd, but the count of individuals with the surname had increased by 4.38% to reach 977. However, as a proportion of the population, the prevalence of the name dropped by 5.71%, indicating that other surnames grew at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #25,332 | -1.62% |
| Count | 936 | 977 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohlinger
The ethnic identity associated with the Ohlinger surname also evolved over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.76%) with this surname identified as White. By 2010, while still the dominant group, Whites with the surname decreased to 95.09%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in Hispanics, from 1.07% to 2.35%. Furthermore, new groups emerged between the two censuses. This includes those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each accounting for 0.61% of the total in 2010. The number of individuals claiming two or more races also grew, rising from 0.64% to 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 95.09% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.35% | 119.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.72% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |