Explore the Family Name Onyett
The meaning of Onyett
English (Huntingdon and Cambridgeshire): from the Middle English personal name Hunyet (Old English Hūngēat, formed from hūn ‘bear cub’ + the ancient tribal name Gēat).
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How common is the last name Onyett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Onyett saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 128,797th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 128,249th spot, marking a modest shift of 0.43%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 122 in 2000 to 133 in 2010, noting an increase of 9.02%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #128,249 | 0.43% |
| Count | 122 | 133 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onyett
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Onyett surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were no recorded changes in percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 94.26% in 2000 to 97.74% in 2010, reflecting a 3.69% change. Interestingly, while the group identified as "Two or more races" accounted for 4.1% in 2000, there were no individuals from this category reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 97.74% | 3.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |