Explore the Family Name Osweiler
The meaning of Osweiler
Luxembourgish: habitational name from a place called Osweiler in Luxembourg. The second part of the placename is from Middle High German wīler ‘small village, single building’ (from Late Latin villare, from Latin villa ‘country house, estate’, later used of a group of houses forming a settlement).
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How common is the last name Osweiler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Osweiler saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Osweiler ranked 71,808 and fell to 77,264 in 2010, representing a decline of 7.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 253 to 248, a drop of almost 2%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly experienced an 11.11% decrease, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #77,264 | -7.6% |
| Count | 253 | 248 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osweiler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Osweiler, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 99.00% in 2000 and dropping minimally to 97.58% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. This suggests that the majority of those carrying the Osweiler surname identify their ethnicity as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.58% | -1.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |