Explore the Family Name Oncale
The meaning of Oncale
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Spanish (Galician) Juncal. Some characteristic forenames: French Colette, Patrice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oncale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oncale had a minor downward shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Oncale surname was ranked 48,776 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 49,824, a change of -2.15%. However, despite a fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased. In 2000, around 406 people held the surname, but this number rose to 421 by 2010, an increase of 3.69%. The proportion of people per 100k with the Oncale surname also decreased by -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,824 | -2.15% |
| Count | 406 | 421 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oncale
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oncale from the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 98.03% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in either year. However, there were some significant changes over the decade. By 2010, 2.38% of individuals with the Oncale surname identified as Hispanic, while 1.43% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Both these figures were at 0% in 2000, indicating a diversification of the ethnic identities associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.25% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |