Explore the Family Name Ona
The meaning of Ona
Spanish (Oña): habitational name from a place called Oña in Burgos province, very important in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Ona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ona has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 50,903 in 2000 to 37,993 in 2010, indicating a rise in popularity by 25.36%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased from 385 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, marking a substantial 51.69% increase. Proportionally, there were 0.14 Onas per 100,000 people in 2000, compared to 0.2 per 100,000 in 2010, representing an increase of 42.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #37,993 | 25.36% |
| Count | 385 | 584 | 51.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.2 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ona
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest percentage of individuals with the surname Ona identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with a 6.25% increase over the decade. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 34.08%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 5.33%. Interestingly, the proportion of people with the surname Ona who identified as Black increased significantly by 107.69%, although they still represent a relatively small portion of the total. There were no reported changes in the percentages of those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 48.83% | 51.88% | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 30.39% | 28.77% | -5.33% |
| White | 15.58% | 10.27% | -34.08% |
| Black | 3.38% | 7.02% | 107.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |