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

Oblinger, 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 Oblinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oblinger in America

Oblinger is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oblinger surname appeared 440 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 Oblinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oblinger 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 Oblinger

The surname OBLINGER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "ober," meaning "upper" or "higher," and may have initially referred to someone who lived in an elevated or upper area.

The earliest known record of the name OBLINGER is found in the parish records of the town of Schönau, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In 1546, a Johannes Oblinger was mentioned as a resident of the town.

In the 17th century, the name OBLINGER appeared in various historical documents, such as tax records and land deeds, across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread during this time period.

One notable figure bearing the name OBLINGER was Johann Friedrich Oblinger (1694-1768), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Heidenheim an der Brenz in the Kingdom of Württemberg.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Georg Oblinger (1756-1831), a German physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. He was born in Bayreuth and spent much of his career in the service of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

In the 19th century, the OBLINGER surname was found in various parts of Europe, including areas of modern-day Austria and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Karl Oblinger (1820-1890), an Austrian painter and lithographer who was born in Vienna and became known for his landscapes and architectural drawings.

As the OBLINGER family spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Obliger, Obling, and Öblinger. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals bearing the OBLINGER surname emigrated from Germany and other parts of Europe to the United States and other countries, seeking new opportunities and a better life. This diaspora further contributed to the name's global distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oblinger

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

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

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