Explore the Family Name Ostheimer
The meaning of Ostheimer
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of a number of places called Ostheim, in Hesse, Franconia and Thuringia. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ostheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ostheimer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 58,257th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 57,372nd place—a modest 1.52% increase. The number of individuals bearing the Ostheimer name also grew from 326 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, marking an 8.9% rise. However, the proportion of Ostheimers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #57,372 | 1.52% |
| Count | 326 | 355 | 8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostheimer
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the Ostheimer surname is predominantly White. In 2000, 94.79% of those with the Ostheimer name identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 95.21% in 2010. The second-most common ethnicity associated with this surname is Hispanic, although the percentage decreased from 3.37% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Ostheimers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 95.21% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 2.82% | -16.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |