Explore the Family Name Ohren
The meaning of Ohren
1. German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Ohren, or from Ohron near Trier. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag, the definite singular form of ur ‘rock-strewn slope, scree’, or from a farm name in Hadeland, a compound of Old Norse ǫlr ‘alder’ + -en from vin ‘meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ohren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ohren saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ohren was ranked 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 82,908th place, marking a 7.02% drop. The number of people bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 230 in 2000 to 227 in 2010, representing a 1.3% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of Ohrens per 100,000 people went down by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #82,908 | -7.02% |
| Count | 230 | 227 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohren
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Ohren overwhelmingly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no Ohrens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Ohrens who identify as White did see a slight decrease from 97.83% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010, a change of -0.93%. However, this change is minimal and does not indicate a significant shift in the ethnic identity of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.92% | -0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |