Explore the Family Name Oard
The meaning of Oard
English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Ord.
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How common is the last name Oard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oard has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 71,372 in terms of frequency but jumped to 70,403 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 1.36%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 255 to 278 during this period, showing an approximate growth of 9.02%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #70,403 | 1.36% |
| Count | 255 | 278 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oard
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oard. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of White individuals carrying this surname, dropping from 87.45% to 83.81%. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, with a change from 6.27% to 11.87%, indicating a shift in the ethnic composition of individuals with this surname. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic representation and those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.45% | 83.81% | -4.16% |
| Black | 6.27% | 11.87% | 89.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |