Explore the Family Name Oliger
The meaning of Oliger
German: variant of Ohliger. It is more common in France (Alsace and Lorraine) than in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Marcel. German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Oliger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oliger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 46,426 and by 2010, it had dropped to 54,864 - an 18.18% decrease. The actual count of people with the Oliger surname also experienced a decrease from 432 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, marking a reduction rate of 13.19%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people with this surname decreased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #54,864 | -18.18% |
| Count | 432 | 375 | -13.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oliger
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Oliger surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.06% to 95.47%. There was a marginal increase in the Hispanic representation from 2.78% to 2.93% over the same period. The other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, did not register any individuals bearing the Oliger surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.47% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 2.93% | 5.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |