Explore the Family Name Oppelt
The meaning of Oppelt
German: from the personal name Otbald or Otbold, composed of the ancient Germanic elements ōd ‘possession’ + bald ‘brave’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Erhardt, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Oppelt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oppelt has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,069th in terms of frequency and increased by 2.94% to reach a rank of 28,215 by 2010. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a growth of 10.42%, rising from 768 in 2000 to 848 in 2010. This caused the proportion of people with the Oppelt surname per 100,000 people to rise by 3.57%, from 0.28 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #28,215 | 2.94% |
| Count | 768 | 848 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oppelt
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Oppelt, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, noticeable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the Oppelt surname, but this percentage decreased slightly from 92.06% in 2000 to 88.33% in 2010. The most significant change came from the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of 99.08%, going from 3.26% in 2000 to 6.49% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed a minor increase, moving from 2.34% to 2.48%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 15.98%. It should be noted that there were no individuals with the Oppelt surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 88.33% | -4.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 6.49% | 99.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.34% | 2.48% | 5.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.42% | -15.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |