Explore the Family Name Ogas
The meaning of Ogas
Hispanic (mainly Argentina): habitational name from Ogas in A Coruña province, Galicia (Spain). Compare Ogaz. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alvaro, Jose, Manuel, Abelino, Ana, Apolonio, Efren, Felipa, Juanita, Lucila, Luis, Porfirio.
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How common is the last name Ogas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ogas saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,189th and by 2010, it had slipped to 38,050th, marking a decline of 5.14%. The count of people with this surname also experienced a minimal drop of 0.34%, from 585 in 2000 to 583 in 2010. This change led to a reduction in the proportion of individuals named Ogas per 100,000 people, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, showing a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #38,050 | -5.14% |
| Count | 585 | 583 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogas
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ogas, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of Ogas were Hispanic at 75.90%, and this proportion increased to 78.22% by 2010. The representation of Whites decreased from 20.00% in 2000 to 18.01% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw increases in 2010, with the former category emerging from 0% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010, and the latter rising by 16.50%. However, the shares of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races remained unchanged or declined from their 2000 numbers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.9% | 78.22% | 3.06% |
| White | 20% | 18.01% | -9.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 1.2% | 16.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |