Explore the Family Name Oby
The meaning of Oby
Americanized form of French Canadian Aubé; see Aube 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Oby" has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010, ranking 71,043 in 2000 and moving up a notch to rank 71,042 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of approximately 7.42%, from 256 people in 2000 to a slightly larger group of 275 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #71,042 | 0.14% |
| Count | 256 | 275 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oby
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Oby". In 2000, people with this surname were predominantly of Black ethnicity (64.84%), followed by White (34.38%). There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals with the "Oby" surname who identified as Black had risen to 69.45%, while the percentage identifying as White decreased to 29.09%. All other ethnicities remained consistent with 2000 figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.84% | 69.45% | 7.11% |
| White | 34.38% | 29.09% | -15.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |