Explore the Family Name Ostermeier
The meaning of Ostermeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) living to the east (see Oster) of a settlement. This surname is also found in the Netherlands. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Alois, Kurt, Otto, Xaver.
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How common is the last name Ostermeier in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ostermeier has experienced a slight decrease. In 2000, the Ostermeier surname was ranked 48,196 in the United States and increased to 50,106 in 2010, a change of -3.96%. The count of individuals with the Ostermeier surname slightly increased during this period from 412 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, resulting in a growth rate of 1.46%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #50,106 | -3.96% |
| Count | 412 | 418 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostermeier
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Ostermeier surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.84% of Ostermeiers identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.89% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.7% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Two or more races during these years. Interestingly, there was a rise in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.89% | 0.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |