Explore the Family Name Ohnesorge
The meaning of Ohnesorge
German: nickname for a carefree person, from Middle High German ān(e) ‘without’ + sorge ‘care, worry, anxiety’. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Ohnesorge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ohnesorge has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 66,476 to 68,949, a change of -3.72%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly by 2.52% during this period, from 278 to 285 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #68,949 | -3.72% |
| Count | 278 | 285 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohnesorge
The Decennial U.S. Census also gives us insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ohnesorge. In 2000, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 97.84%. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.04%, revealing a small diversification in the ethnicity of those with this surname. During the same period, there was an emergence of mixed-race (2.11%) and Hispanic (3.51%) identities among individuals with the Ohnesorge surname. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 94.04% | -3.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |