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

Oestreicher, 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 Oestreicher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oestreicher in America

Oestreicher is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oestreicher surname appeared 503 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 Oestreicher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oestreicher 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 Oestreicher

The surname Oestreicher originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "ostar," meaning "east," and "riche," signifying "kingdom" or "realm." Thus, Oestreicher translates to "someone from the eastern kingdom" or "easterner."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony. It is believed that the name was initially used to distinguish individuals who had migrated from the eastern parts of the Holy Roman Empire or those who resided in the eastern territories.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Oestreicher was Johann Oestreicher (1565-1628), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings influenced the religious landscape of his time.

Another individual of note was Maria Oestreicher (1692-1768), a respected artist from Nuremberg, Germany, renowned for her intricate botanical illustrations and contributions to the field of natural history.

In the 18th century, Christoph Oestreicher (1720-1789) gained prominence as a prominent clockmaker and inventor from Augsburg, Germany. His innovative designs and techniques in timepiece craftsmanship garnered widespread recognition.

During the 19th century, Friedrich Oestreicher (1812-1887) made his mark as a German politician and advocate for workers' rights. He played a pivotal role in shaping labor laws and improving working conditions in his home country.

Lastly, Hans Oestreicher (1890-1968) was a distinguished German-American architect known for his contributions to the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles. His architectural designs can be found in various cities across the United States.

Over time, the surname Oestreicher has also been associated with various place names and locations in Germany, such as Oestreicher Berg (Oestreicher Mountain) and Oestreicher Tal (Oestreicher Valley), reflecting the geographical connections of the name's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oestreicher

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

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

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