Explore the Family Name Ogorek
The meaning of Ogorek
Polish (Ogórek): from ogórek ‘cucumber’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of cucumbers or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a cucumber. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbignew, Casimir, Wieslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ogorek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ogorek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,557th and by 2010, its rank fell to 61,436th, marking a decline of about 1.45%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 311 to 327 during the same period, indicating a growth of 5.14%. The proportion of people named Ogorek per 100,000 decreased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #61,436 | -1.45% |
| Count | 311 | 327 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogorek
When it comes to ethnic identity, the census data reveals that majority of people with the surname Ogorek identify as White. This number slightly increased from 94.53% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped notably from 2.89% to 1.83%. The Hispanic representation among Ogoreks increased by 36% over the decade, rising from 2.25% to 3.06%. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded Ogoreks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 94.8% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.06% | 36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 1.83% | -36.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |