Find out how popular the last name Obbink is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Obbink.

Obbink, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Obbink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obbink in America

Obbink is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obbink surname appeared 220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Obbink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obbink to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Obbink

The surname OBBINK has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of Overijssel. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from a combination of the Dutch words "obbe" and "ink," which collectively referred to a particular meadow or pasture area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OBBINK can be found in the Dutch city of Zwolle, where a merchant named Hendrik OBBINK was documented in the municipal records in the year 1487. This suggests that the name had already been established and in use by that time.

In the 16th century, the surname OBBINK appeared in various legal documents and records related to land ownership and property transactions in the towns of Deventer and Zutphen, both located in the Overijssel province. These records often included references to specific farmlands or meadows associated with the name.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname OBBINK was Jan OBBINK (1624-1691), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Ommen. His descendants continued to hold significant influence and wealth in the region for several generations.

Another prominent individual with the OBBINK surname was Gerrit OBBINK (1768-1842), a respected scholar and professor of theology at the University of Groningen. He authored several influential works on religious studies and was widely regarded as an expert in his field.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of OBBINK owned and operated a successful brewery in the city of Almelo, known as the Obbink Bierbrouwerij. The brewery remained in operation for over a century, becoming a significant local business and employer.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname OBBINK have been documented, including OBINK, OBBINCK, and OBBINGK. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in dialect and pronunciation, as well as inconsistencies in record-keeping practices.

While the surname OBBINK has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Overijssel region and the Dutch communities that have carried the name for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obbink

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Obbink.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Obbink was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Obbink has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Obbink was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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