Explore the Family Name Odie
The meaning of Odie
Origin undetermined. In the US, it is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Odie in the United States?
The surname "Odie" ranked as the 79,676th most popular in the year 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 80,419th spot, marking a slight popularity decrease of 0.93%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 222 to 236 between 2000 and 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #80,419 | -0.93% |
| Count | 222 | 236 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odie
When looking at the ethnicity distribution for the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts within the "Odie" surname bearers. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced an increase from 2.25% to 3.81%, a significant 69.33% change. However, those self-identifying as having two or more races dropped to zero by 2010 from 5.41% in 2000. Individuals identifying as White saw a sharp decline of 48.69%, decreasing from 19.82% to 10.17%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black under the "Odie" surname surged by 18.48%, from 71.17% to 84.32%. There was no recorded change for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.17% | 84.32% | 18.48% |
| White | 19.82% | 10.17% | -48.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 3.81% | 69.33% |
| Two or More Races | 5.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |