Explore the Family Name Ogan
The meaning of Ogan
Irish: of Welsh origin, a variant of Wogan, found Gaelicized as Úgán.
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How common is the last name Ogan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ogan has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 17,823rd most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to the 19,602nd position by 2010, marking a decrease of nearly 10%. During this period, the number of people carrying the Ogan surname also dropped from 1,448 to 1,376, reflecting a decline of approximately 5%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by around 13% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,823 | #19,602 | -9.98% |
| Count | 1,448 | 1,376 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogan
Discussing the ethnic identity linked with the surname Ogan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been shifts across all categories from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identified as White, but there was a slight decrease from 88.05% to 87.21%. The Black ethnicity associated with this name saw an increase from 4.14% to 4.72%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew significantly by almost 49%, albeit from a low base, moving from 1.66% to 2.47%. However, those identifying with two or more races dipped from 2.49% to 1.60%. Hispanic representation increased by about 12%, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native representation marginally declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.05% | 87.21% | -0.95% |
| Black | 4.14% | 4.72% | 14.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.34% | 12.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 2.47% | 48.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.6% | -35.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.65% | -5.8% |