Explore the Family Name Ohlrich
The meaning of Ohlrich
North German: variant of Ulrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ohlrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ohlrich has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 47,939th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 46,037th place, a change of approximately 3.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 415 people in 2000 to 463 by 2010, an 11.57% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of Ohlrichs per 100,000 people in the U.S. population rose by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #46,037 | 3.97% |
| Count | 415 | 463 | 11.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohlrich
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Ohlrich surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.86% in this group from 96.39% in 2000 to 94.60% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.45% of the total in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010, marking a change of 138.62%. Interestingly, while there were instances of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, there were no such instances reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.6% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.46% | 138.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |