Explore the Family Name Ocean
The meaning of Ocean
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ocean in the United States?
The surname 'Ocean' has increased in popularity over the years, as data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887th and by 2010, it had moved up to the 47,272nd spot, marking a notable increase of 22.36%. The count of people with the surname also saw a significant rise, soaring from 309 in 2000 to 449 in 2010. This represents a 45.31% increase. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Ocean per 100k people went from 0.11 to 0.15 during this ten-year period, indicating a 36.36% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #47,272 | 22.36% |
| Count | 309 | 449 | 45.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ocean
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the 'Ocean' surname, statistics from the Decennial U.S. Census offer some interesting insights. The majority identified as Black, although the percentage decreased slightly from 64.40% in 2000 to 60.36% in 2010. Over the same period, there was an uptick in the number of White individuals with the name, rising from 25.89% to 30.96%. The Hispanic population with this surname also experienced a modest increase from 4.21% to 4.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to 2.45% in 2010 from 3.56% in 2000. The data did not record any Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Ocean surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.4% | 60.36% | -6.27% |
| White | 25.89% | 30.96% | 19.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 4.45% | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 2.45% | -31.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |