Explore the Family Name Oyer
The meaning of Oyer
1. Altered form of German Eyer. 2. French: from a variant of Old French oier, an agent derivative of oie ‘goose’, denoting a gooseherd or someone who sold geese or roast goose meat. Compare Loyer.
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How common is the last name Oyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oyer has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 18916th most popular surname, with a count of 1335 occurrences. By 2010, its rank rose to 13214, representing a change of 30.14 percent. The number of people with the Oyer surname also increased by 73.26 percent within this decade, from 1335 to 2313 individuals. This surge in popularity is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 population which increased by 59.18 percent, changing from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,916 | #13,214 | 30.14% |
| Count | 1,335 | 2,313 | 73.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.78 | 59.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oyer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oyer has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Oyers identified as white (93.56 percent), followed by Black (2.92 percent), and a smaller percentage identifying with two or more races (1.42 percent). A negligible number identified as Hispanic (0.97 percent), while no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there were shifts in these percentages. While the majority still identified as white, it decreased slightly to 92.56 percent. The representation of people identifying as Black, Hispanic, and those with two or more races saw an increase. Notably, the percentage of Hispanics more than doubled to 1.95 percent. For the first time, individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, although their representation remains relatively low at 0.69 and 0.26 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 92.56% | -1.07% |
| Black | 2.92% | 3.03% | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.95% | 101.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.51% | 6.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |