Explore the Family Name Ogea
The meaning of Ogea
Altered form of French Auger. Some characteristic forenames: French Aldes, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ogea in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ogea saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,801 in terms of commonality, dropping to 53,072 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.47%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Ogea surname witnessed a minimal increase from 386 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.04%. However, the proportion of people named Ogea per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #53,072 | -4.47% |
| Count | 386 | 390 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogea
Regarding ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the Ogea surname are predominantly of White ethnicity, accounting for 97.15% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.10% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group increased significantly from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. Furthermore, from 2000 to 2010 there was an emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races within the Ogea surname bearers. In contrast, no changes were observed for ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 94.1% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.33% | 114.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |