Explore the Family Name Oni
The meaning of Oni
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Òní, a traditional circumstance name for a male baby who cries excessively.
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How common is the last name Oni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oni has gained popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Oni was ranked as the 68,973rd most common surname, and by 2010 it had risen to the 43,651st position, a change of 36.71%. Alongside this rise in rank, the number of individuals with the Oni surname nearly doubled, increasing from 266 in 2000 to 494 in 2010, an increase of 85.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Oni surname per 100k population also rose by 70.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #43,651 | 36.71% |
| Count | 266 | 494 | 85.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.17 | 70% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oni
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Oni surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as Black. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Onis identifying as Black increased from 86.47% to 91.09%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, White, and Hispanic groups all saw decreases in their percentages, with the Two or more races group seeing the largest decrease, going from 3.38% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Onis identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.47% | 91.09% | 5.34% |
| White | 4.14% | 4.05% | -2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.76% | 2.02% | -46.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 1.82% | -19.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 1.01% | -70.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |