Explore the Family Name Ogbonna
The meaning of Ogbonna
West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Ogbonna, meaning ‘(his) father’s namesake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ogbonna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ogbonna has gained considerable popularity in the United States over the course of a decade. In 2000, Ogbonna held the rank of 52,289 among all surnames, with a count of 373 instances. By 2010, its rank had risen substantially to 33,941, and the count had nearly doubled to 670, representing an impressive increase of 79.62%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.14 to 0.23, marking a 64.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #33,941 | 35.09% |
| Count | 373 | 670 | 79.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.23 | 64.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogbonna
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ogbonna identify as Black. The percentage identifying as Black increased slightly from 94.37% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small percentage identified with two or more races in 2000, but this number decreased significantly by 84.47% to 0.75% in 2010. Additionally, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both these years. However, there was a slight emergence of those identifying as White and Hispanic in 2010, with proportions of 1.04% and 0.75% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.37% | 97.16% | 2.96% |
| White | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 0.75% | -84.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |