Explore the Family Name Olheiser
The meaning of Olheiser
German: dialect form of Althäuser (see Althauser). The surname Olheiser is rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Olheiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Olheiser" has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 46,487th, representing a change of 6.21%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with "Olheiser" as their surname increased from 398 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, marking a growth of 15.08%. The proportion of the Olheiser surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating a change of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #46,487 | 6.21% |
| Count | 398 | 458 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olheiser
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Olheiser", it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 95.73% of individuals identified as White, increasing to 96.94% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races declined significantly from 2.76% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. There was also a newly recorded presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity at 1.31% in 2010. However, there were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnic identities associated with the surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 96.94% | 1.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 1.09% | -60.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |