Explore the Family Name Oplinger
The meaning of Oplinger
Americanized form of Swiss German Oppliger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oplinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oplinger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,481 in popularity and dropped to 32,203 by 2010, constituting a 9.23% decline. The total count of individuals with the Oplinger surname also decreased from 755 in 2000 to 716 in 2010, a 5.17% reduction. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #32,203 | -9.23% |
| Count | 755 | 716 | -5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oplinger
The ethnic identity associated with the Oplinger surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 96.82% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 96.51% in 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell by 4.55%, from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a 20.43% increase in the Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.51% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.26% | -4.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.12% | 20.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |