Explore the Family Name Oetken
The meaning of Oetken
North German: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Odo (see Ode and Otto). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Oetken in the United States?
The surname Oetken saw a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 43,875th in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 39,419th – an improvement of over 10%. The number of individuals with the Oetken surname also increased during this decade, from 463 in 2000 to 558 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 20.52%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Oetken per 100,000 also rose from 0.17 to 0.19, a jump of nearly 12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #39,419 | 10.16% |
| Count | 463 | 558 | 20.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oetken
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Oetken surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage dropped slightly from 97.19% to 95.88%. The next largest ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.08% to 1.79%. Those identifying as being of two or more races decreased from 1.08% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Oetken surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.88% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.79% | 65.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.9% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |