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

Obermueller, 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 Obermueller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obermueller in America

Obermueller is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obermueller surname appeared 236 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 Obermueller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obermueller 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 Obermueller

The surname OBERMUELLER is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It likely originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was derived from the German words "ober" meaning "upper" and "muller" meaning "miller." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who operated mills located in higher or upper areas.

One of the earliest documented records of the OBERMUELLER surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in the Bavarian town of Landshut, where a certain Hans OBERMUELLER was mentioned in local records as a respected miller and landowner.

During the 16th century, the OBERMUELLER family gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, which was a center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. Johannes OBERMUELLER (1508-1572) was a notable figure in the city, serving as a wealthy merchant and member of the city council.

Another notable bearer of the OBERMUELLER name was Johann Philipp OBERMUELLER (1677-1745), a German theologian and author who was born in Nuremberg. He wrote several influential works on religious topics and served as a pastor in various churches throughout Germany.

In the 19th century, the OBERMUELLER surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond as a result of emigration. One prominent example is Friedrich OBERMUELLER (1819-1891), a German-born engineer who immigrated to the United States and made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

The name OBERMUELLER has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. For instance, Willy OBERMUELLER (1887-1968) was a German painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes, while Hans OBERMUELLER (1904-1979) was a German chemist who made important discoveries in the field of organic chemistry.

While the OBERMUELLER surname has its origins in Germany, it has since become more widely dispersed, with bearers of the name found in various parts of the world, including North America, South America, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obermueller

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

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 Obermueller 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 Obermueller 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 Obermueller was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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