Explore the Family Name Ogura
The meaning of Ogura
Japanese: written 小倉 ‘small warehouse’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. Some families pronounce the name Kogura. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Seiki, Tatsuya, Yuzo, Akiyoshi, Harumi, Hiroshi, Hiroya, Ichiro, Katsuhiro, Kazuo, Keiji, Keiko.
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How common is the last name Ogura in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ogura saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,376th and had a count of 347, representing a proportion per 100k of 0.13. By 2010, however, it had dropped to rank 61,745, with a count of 325 and a proportion per 100k of 0.11. This represents a decrease of 11.5% in rank and 6.34% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #61,745 | -11.5% |
| Count | 347 | 325 | -6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ogura
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ogura, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion decreased by 10.96% over the period. Meanwhile, the proportions identifying as White and Hispanic increased by 34.16% and 54.44% respectively. There was also a significant increase in those indicating two or more races from 4.61% to 8.31%. The percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.56% | 72.62% | -10.96% |
| White | 11.24% | 15.08% | 34.16% |
| Two or More Races | 4.61% | 8.31% | 80.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4% | 54.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |