Explore the Family Name Odem
The meaning of Odem
English: variant of Odom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Odem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Odem has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 28,790th in the year 2000, it slightly dipped to 29,231st place in 2010, marking a change of -1.53. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 778 to 810 within this decade, a growth rate of 4.11. Despite the increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100k population has slightly decreased by 6.9% from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #29,231 | -1.53% |
| Count | 778 | 810 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odem
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for people with the surname Odem. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying as having two or more races saw a slight increase of 2.68%, from 3.73 to 3.83. White individuals formed the majority, although their percentage decreased by 8.62% from 60.80 to 55.56. The Hispanic demographic experienced significant growth, increasing by 64.44% from 1.80 to 2.96. Lastly, Black individuals also saw an increase of 13.73%, moving from 32.78 to 37.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 55.56% | -8.62% |
| Black | 32.78% | 37.28% | 13.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 3.83% | 2.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.96% | 64.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |