Explore the Family Name Oas
The meaning of Oas
Americanized form of Norwegian and Swedish Aas and Ås. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Egil, Erik, Eyvind, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oas has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 54,152 to 34,574 indicating a 36.15% increase in popularity. In terms of count, there were only 357 individuals with the last name Oas in 2000, and this number grew by 83.19% to reach 654 individuals in 2010. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.13 individuals with the surname Oas in 2000 and this increased to 0.22 in 2010, a growth of 69.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #34,574 | 36.15% |
| Count | 357 | 654 | 83.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.22 | 69.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oas
Concerning ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Oas surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 92.72% to 91.59%. The second most common ethnicity among individuals with the Oas surname was Asian/Pacific Islander, though it dropped slightly from 2.80% to 2.60%. There was a notable rise in the percentage of people identifying with two or more races from 1.96% to 2.91%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.40% to 1.99%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same with no individuals identifying with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 91.59% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.91% | 48.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 2.6% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.99% | 42.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |