Explore the Family Name Ohnemus
The meaning of Ohnemus
South German: from a shortened form of the personal name Hieronymus (see Jerome).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ohnemus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ohnemus has seen a decrease in popularity over the span of a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,320th and dropped to 44,270th by 2010, indicating a 7.14 percent decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 497 in 2000 to 486 in 2010, marking a 2.21 percent decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname went down by 11.11 percent — from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #44,270 | -7.14% |
| Count | 497 | 486 | -2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohnemus
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides data showing that most individuals with the surname Ohnemus identify as White. In 2000, 97.59 percent identified as such, while in 2010, it slightly decreased to 96.50 percent, a 1.12 percent change. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.23 percent of the Ohnemus population. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identified as Hispanic fell from 1.21 percent in 2000 to 1.03 percent in 2010, marking a 14.88 percent decrease. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.5% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.03% | -14.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |