Explore the Family Name Ochman
The meaning of Ochman
1. Polish: from German Achmann ‘water bailiff’. 2. Americanized form of German Ochmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: variant of Hochmann (see Hochman). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Fryderyk.
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How common is the last name Ochman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ochman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th most popular surname but in 2010, it dropped to the 71,042nd position, signifying a change of -3.92%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Ochman surname increased by 2.23%, from 269 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #71,042 | -3.92% |
| Count | 269 | 275 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ochman
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Ochman surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.05% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives for either year. Interestingly, in 2000, there were 4.09% who identified as being of two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 97.45% | 3.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |