Explore the Family Name Ortwein
The meaning of Ortwein
South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ortwin, composed of the elements ord ‘point (of a weapon)’ + wine ‘friend’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Juergen, Frieda, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Ortwein in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ortwein in the United States has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 41,995th in popularity with 487 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the number of individuals with the Ortwein surname had risen to 518, moving its rank up to 41,959. This change represents a growth of around 6.37% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #41,959 | 0.09% |
| Count | 487 | 518 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ortwein
As for ethnic identity associated with the Ortwein surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals mostly White ancestry. In 2000, approximately 96.71% of people with this last name identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.95% by 2010. Notably, the data shows new instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races between 2000 and 2010. Conversely, there was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic over the same period. There were no records of individuals with the Ortwein surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.95% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |