Explore the Family Name Oen
The meaning of Oen
1. Norwegian (Øen): habitational name from the farm name Øen, found in several places. In Hornindal in Nordfjord and in Ål in Hallingdal it is from øy ‘meadow by water’, in Hyllestad in Sunnfjord from å ‘small river’ + Old Norse vin ‘meadow’, in other places from the definite singular form of øy ‘island’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Oen in Hordaland, from Old Norse Ó, unexplained. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 溫 (mainly found in Indonesia), possibly based on its Hokkien pronunciation, see Wen 1. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel.
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How common is the last name Oen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oen has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 but rose to 52,970 by 2010. This represents a significant change of 13.93%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced growth from 305 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, marking a 28.2% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Oen per 100,000 increased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #52,970 | 13.93% |
| Count | 305 | 391 | 28.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oen also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Oens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 14.10% to 16.88%, a change of 19.72%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 3.93% to 3.07%. The majority of Oens identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 76.07% in 2000 to 74.94% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic Oens also dropped slightly from 4.59% to 4.35%. There were no recorded changes in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.07% | 74.94% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.1% | 16.88% | 19.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.59% | 4.35% | -5.23% |
| Two or More Races | 3.93% | 3.07% | -21.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |