Explore the Family Name Opsahl
The meaning of Opsahl
Norwegian: variant of Opsal. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Ludvig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Opsahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Opsahl saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Opsahl was ranked 25,098 in terms of popularity and rose to 24,890 by 2010, marking an increase of 0.83%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 927 to 999, reflecting a 7.77% growth. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #24,890 | 0.83% |
| Count | 927 | 999 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opsahl
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Opsahl surname identified as White in both 2000 (95.69%) and 2010 (95.20%). The percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.48% to 2.30%, while those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 0.97% to 1.20%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.54% to 0.80%. No Opsahls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.2% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.3% | -7.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.2% | 23.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.8% | 48.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |