Explore the Family Name Ohme
The meaning of Ohme
German (also Öhme): variant of Ohm. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut. German Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ohme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ohme' slightly decreased in rank from 78,549 in 2000 to 80,131 in 2010, indicating a drop of 2.01%. However, the total count of individuals with the 'Ohme' surname increased by 4.87% over the same period, rising from 226 to 237 persons. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #80,131 | -2.01% |
| Count | 226 | 237 | 4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohme
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals carrying the 'Ohme' surname identified as White, with a small increase from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.89% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those who identified with two or more races, dropping from 2.21% to 0.00%. The census did not record any individuals with the 'Ohme' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.89% | 1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |