Explore the Family Name Ognibene
The meaning of Ognibene
Italian: from the medieval personal name Ognibene, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘(may he have) all good’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Angelo, Annamarie, Ignazio, Rocco, Santo, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Ognibene in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ognibene saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 38,395 with a count of 542. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 41,100 with a count of 530, indicating a negative change of 7.05 in rank and a reduction of 2.21 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 10 percent from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #41,100 | -7.05% |
| Count | 542 | 530 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ognibene
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Ognibene identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 98.52 percent to 96.04 percent in this category. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these categories saw some representation, with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both at 1.32 percent, and those identifying as two or more races also at 1.32 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 96.04% | -2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |