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

Offner, 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 Offner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Offner in America

Offner is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Offner surname appeared 582 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 Offner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Offner 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 Offner

The surname Offner is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is thought to be derived from the German word "offen," which means "open" or "frank." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was known for their openness or honesty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Offner can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Nuremberg, where it appears in a historical document from 1372. This document mentions a certain Hans Offner, a merchant who was involved in trade with neighboring regions.

In the 15th century, the name Offner is found in various records from the city of Munich, where it was often associated with individuals working in the brewing industry. One notable figure from this period was Konrad Offner, a master brewer who lived between 1430 and 1492.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it evolved into various spellings, such as Offner, Öffner, and Oeffner. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the Offner surname gained prominence in the town of Augsburg, where it was associated with a family of artists and craftsmen. One of the most celebrated members of this family was Hans Offner, a renowned woodcarver who lived from 1520 to 1585.

Another notable figure bearing the Offner surname was Johann Offner, a Lutheran theologian and author who lived from 1622 to 1695. He wrote several influential works on theology and was known for his contributions to the development of Protestant thought in Germany.

In the 18th century, the name Offner appeared in the records of the city of Leipzig, where it was associated with a family of merchants and bankers. One member of this family, Friedrich Offner (1735-1812), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city's cultural and educational institutions.

As the Offner surname spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, it became associated with various professions and backgrounds. Some other notable individuals with this last name include the German composer Max Offner (1875-1938), the Austrian writer and journalist Hans Offner (1905-1982), and the American historian Arnold Offner (1922-2005), a scholar of international relations and American foreign policy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Offner

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

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

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