Explore the Family Name Ogborn
The meaning of Ogborn
English: variant of Ogburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ogborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ogborn surname saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping from rank 31,389 to 34,465. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by approximately 5.87 percent, going from 698 people in 2000 to 657 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Ogborn surname per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #34,465 | -9.8% |
| Count | 698 | 657 | -5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogborn
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Ogborn surname between 2000 and 2010. While a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (96.42 percent in 2000 and 92.85 percent in 2010), there were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with rises of 112.59 percent and 131.94 percent respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 0.86 percent in 2000 to zero by 2010, while those identifying as part of two or more races increased to 1.83 percent. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 92.85% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 3.04% | 112.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 1.67% | 131.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |