Explore the Family Name Opsal
The meaning of Opsal
Norwegian: habitational name from any of about fifty farmsteads named Oppsal, from Old Norse Uppsalir, a compound of uppi ‘up’ + salr ‘hall, house, farm’, denoting a dwelling place situated relatively high up on a hillside. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bernt, Knut, Nels.
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How common is the last name Opsal in the United States?
The surname Opsal has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Opsal was ranked 42,830th in terms of commonality. By 2010, it had risen slightly higher to the 42,308th position, marking a change of 1.22%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 476 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, a 7.77% change. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #42,308 | 1.22% |
| Count | 476 | 513 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opsal
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Opsal also showed variations over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (96.85%) identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 92.98% in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, which is a 16.07% increase. There wasn't any data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in either year. The year 2010 also recorded some individuals (1.17%) belonging to the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity and some others (2.73%) identifying with two or more races. Data for these categories was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 92.98% | -4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.95% | 16.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |