Explore the Family Name Oakden
The meaning of Oakden
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): variant of Ogden.
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How common is the last name Oakden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Oakden" has slightly decreased over a decade. In the year 2000, Oakden was ranked 64,186 in popularity with a count of 290 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank dropped to 68,547 with 287 individuals, marking a decrease of 1.03%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the surname Oakden per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, reflecting a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #68,547 | -6.79% |
| Count | 290 | 287 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oakden
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Oakden also shifted during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Oakden surname identified as White, making up 93.79% of the total. By 2010, this percentage had fallen somewhat to 90.24%. The Hispanic representation within the surname increased significantly from 3.10% to 5.92%, which is an almost 91% increase. Additionally, in 2010, there were individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander which accounted for 2.44% and was not present in 2000. Furthermore, the number of people identifying with two or more races under the Oakden surname disappeared in 2010 after accounting for 2.41% in 2000. There were no individuals recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 90.24% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.92% | 90.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |