Explore the Family Name Odeh
The meaning of Odeh
1. Muslim (mainly the Levant): from a variant of the Arabic term ʿawdah, which basically means ‘return’, but can specifically refer to ‘repatriation’. 2. West African (Nigeria): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Munir, Sami, Bashar, Ibrahim, Jamel, Mohamad, Naser, Ziad, Abdalla, Abdel, Alaa, Ali.
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How common is the last name Odeh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Odeh' has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Odeh' was ranked 25,076 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 18,961 — a change of 24.39%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 928 in 2000 to 1,439 in 2010, an increase of 55.06%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Odeh' per 100,000 people also rose from 0.34 to 0.49, a growth of 44.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #18,961 | 24.39% |
| Count | 928 | 1,439 | 55.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.49 | 44.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odeh
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of those carrying the 'Odeh' surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent with this surname in 2000, by 2010, they made up 0.90% of the 'Odeh's. The percentage of those reporting two or more races dropped sharply, from 24.78% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010. The majority remained White, growing from 62.50% to 80.19%. Those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 3.99% to 4.45%, as did Black from 6.36% to 6.88%. There was also a small emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation at 0.35% in 2010, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 80.19% | 28.3% |
| Two or More Races | 24.78% | 7.23% | -70.82% |
| Black | 6.36% | 6.88% | 8.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 4.45% | 11.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |