Explore the Family Name Oien
The meaning of Oien
Norwegian (Øien): variant of Øyen (see Oyen). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Gudrun, Hjalmer, Iver, Nels, Ordell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Oien' has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,069, while in 2010 it climbed up to 25,793, marking an increase of 11.27%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also rose from 768 in 2000 to 955 in 2010, a significant increase of 24.35%. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also showed growth, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, which is an increase of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #25,793 | 11.27% |
| Count | 768 | 955 | 24.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.32 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oien
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name 'Oien', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 95.96% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.18% in 2010. There was a slight reduction in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.91% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.43% to 1.57%. Interestingly, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic category, rising from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 95.18% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.88% | 31.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.57% | 9.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0.84% | -7.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |