Explore the Family Name Oatis
The meaning of Oatis
Altered form of Otis, itself a variant of Oates.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oatis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oatis experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,406 in terms of frequency, but dropped to 25,486 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.43%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Oatis surname increased from 961 to 970 during the same period, indicating a small growth of 0.94%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k of people with the surname decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #25,486 | -4.43% |
| Count | 961 | 970 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oatis
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse spread for the surname Oatis. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The largest ethnic group was Black, accounting for 75.44% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 75.57% in 2010. The White ethnicity decreased from 20.50% to 18.97%, while the Hispanic population saw a larger decrease of 14.41%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 144.44%, going from 1.35% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.44% | 75.57% | 0.17% |
| White | 20.5% | 18.97% | -7.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 3.3% | 144.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 1.96% | -14.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |