Explore the Family Name Odneal
The meaning of Odneal
Perhaps an irregular variant of Irish O’Neill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Odneal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Odneal showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955th, but rose to 42,237th by 2010, marking a change of 3.91%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 462 to 514, reflecting an 11.26% rise. However, the proportion of people named Odneal per 100,000 remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #42,237 | 3.91% |
| Count | 462 | 514 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odneal
When looking into the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Odneal, once again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with their representation remaining at zero. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 34.45%, going from 2.38% to 1.56%. The white demographic saw a slight reduction of 3.56%, making up 65.37% of the Odneals in 2000 and decreasing to 63.04% by 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanics under this surname saw a significant increase from 2.38% to 3.89%, marking a 63.45% change. Lastly, those identifying as Black within the Odneal surname increased by 6.39%, from 29.44% in 2000 to 31.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.37% | 63.04% | -3.56% |
| Black | 29.44% | 31.32% | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.89% | 63.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.56% | -34.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |