Explore the Family Name Odum
The meaning of Odum
English: variant of Odom. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Odum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Odum has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Odum was ranked 7436 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 7585, reflecting a change of -2.0%. Despite this, the count of people with the Odum surname increased from 4128 in 2000 to 4381 in 2010, a 6.13% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period, going from 1.53 to 1.49, a change of -2.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,436 | #7,585 | -2% |
| Count | 4,128 | 4,381 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.53 | 1.49 | -2.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odum
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Odum as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 69.33% to 66.51%, while the Black population saw an increase from 26.65% to 28.42%. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.67% to 2.47%. The Hispanic population also increased from 1.43% to 1.76%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a small growth from 0.31% to 0.32%. During the same period, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased from 0.61% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.33% | 66.51% | -4.07% |
| Black | 26.65% | 28.42% | 6.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.47% | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.76% | 23.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.52% | -14.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.32% | 3.23% |