Explore the Family Name Oglesbee
The meaning of Oglesbee
Scottish and Irish: variant of Oglesby. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Oglesbee in the United States?
The surname Oglesbee, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 22,521 to 23,251, marking a decrease of 3.24%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing the last name increased by approximately 2.81%, growing from 1,066 in 2000 to 1,096 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Oglesbee per 100,000 also decreased by 7.5%, falling from 0.4 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,521 | #23,251 | -3.24% |
| Count | 1,066 | 1,096 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oglesbee
In terms of ethnicity, the Oglesbee surname shows a diverse identity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the people with this surname identify as White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 91.65% in 2000 to 89.69% in 2010. Black individuals represent an increasing proportion, rising from 4.50% to 4.74% within the same period. Interestingly, the data reveals a new Hispanic presence in 2010 that was not recorded in 2000. This ethnic group represents 2.74% of the total Oglesbees. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly dropped from 1.41% to 1.37%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero in 2010, from an initial 1.22% in 2000. No Oglesbees identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.65% | 89.69% | -2.14% |
| Black | 4.5% | 4.74% | 5.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.37% | -2.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |