Explore the Family Name Olden
The meaning of Olden
1. English (southern): variant of Alden. 2. Irish (Cork): possibly an altered form of English Oldham. 3. North German: patronymic from Old. 4. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag, probably taking its name from the Old Norse fjord name Áldi. 5. Swedish (Oldén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.
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How common is the last name Olden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olden has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,005 in terms of commonality, with 1,808 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen slightly to the rank of 14,749, with an increased count of 2,014 people carrying the Olden surname. This represented an increase of approximately 11.39% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,005 | #14,749 | 1.71% |
| Count | 1,808 | 2,014 | 11.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.68 | 1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olden
When discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Olden, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group identified with this surname appears to be White, making up 57.02% in 2000 and 55.86% in 2010. While the proportion identified as Black remained relatively stable, there was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 2.88% to 3.82%. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.94% to 2.58%. However, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.02% | 55.86% | -2.03% |
| Black | 37.06% | 36.94% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 3.82% | 32.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.58% | 32.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |