Explore the Family Name Ogdon
The meaning of Ogdon
English: variant of Ogden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ogdon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ogdon saw a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 67,318, marking an overall decrease of 8.17%. The number of individuals bearing the Ogdon surname also fell during this period, with a count of 301 in 2000 decreasing to 293 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 2.66%. The proportion of Ogdons per 100,000 people also saw a small drop, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #67,318 | -8.17% |
| Count | 301 | 293 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogdon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ogdon experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as white remained relatively stable, falling slightly from 87.71% to 87.37%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 3.99% to 5.12%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 1.99% to 2.73%. However, representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Ogdon population decreased, moving from 5.32% to 4.10%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.71% | 87.37% | -0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 5.12% | 28.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.32% | 4.1% | -22.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.73% | 37.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |