Explore the Family Name Odor
The meaning of Odor
Hungarian (Ódor): from the Hungarian personal name Ódor, a derivative of German Oldrich, Old High German Odalrīc (see Ulrich).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Odor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Odor" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Odor ranked 44,738 in popularity and dropped to 45,253 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.15 percent. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname rose from 452 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, an increase of 4.65 percent. However, the proportion of the Odor surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.88 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #45,253 | -1.15% |
| Count | 452 | 473 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Odor surname identified as White, with a small increase from 86.95 percent in 2000 to 87.1 percent in 2010. The second largest group was those who identify as Black, increasing from 7.3 percent to 7.61 percent over the same period. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Odor surname experienced significant growth, rising from 2.21 percent in 2000 to 4.02 percent in 2010, marking an impressive 81.9 percent change. There were no individuals with the Odor surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.95% | 87.1% | 0.17% |
| Black | 7.3% | 7.61% | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 4.02% | 81.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |