Explore the Family Name Onnen
The meaning of Onnen
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Onne or Onno.
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How common is the last name Onnen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Onnen has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 41859 to 42511, a drop of 1.56%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Onnen surname increased by 4.29% during this period, growing from 489 to 510. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.56%, implying that while the absolute number of people with the Onnen surname increased, its relative share among all surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #42,511 | -1.56% |
| Count | 489 | 510 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onnen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Onnen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 20.33%, going from 1.23% to 0.98%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 119.58%, moving from 1.43% to 3.14%. The majority of Onnens identify as White, but this percentage also slightly decreased from 96.11% to 92.94%. There were no Onnens who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, but the Hispanic category saw an introduction of 2.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 92.94% | -3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 3.14% | 119.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0.98% | -20.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |