Explore the Family Name Ofori
The meaning of Ofori
West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Ofori in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ofori has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,304th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 23,084th spot, a change of 41.27 percent. The number of people with this name also more than doubled during this period, increasing from 527 to 1,107, which is a growth rate of 110.06 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also nearly doubled, rising from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #23,084 | 41.27% |
| Count | 527 | 1,107 | 110.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.38 | 90% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ofori
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Ofori identify as Black. This percentage has slightly increased from 92.60% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. Other ethnicities represented within this surname likewise include White and Hispanic, both of which made their first appearances in 2010 at 1.81% and 0.99% respectively. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased dramatically from 6.26% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. The census data showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.6% | 94.58% | 2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 6.26% | 2.08% | -66.77% |
| White | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |