Explore the Family Name Oram
How common is the last name Oram in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oram saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Oram" ranked 15,455th most common surname but dropped to 15,995th by 2010 - a decrease of 3.49%. However, the count of people with the surname increased during the same period from 1,740 to 1,815, which is an increase of 4.31%. The proportion per 100K people decreased by 4.62%, moving from 0.65 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #15,995 | -3.49% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,815 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.62 | -4.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oram
According to the Decennial U.S. Census for ethnicity distribution of the surname Oram, it shows a diverse ethnic identity. In 2000, 93.74% of Orams identified as White, which slightly dropped to 92.23% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.57% to 0.77%. The group identifying with two or more races saw the largest increase from 0.98% to 1.65%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.55% to 1.65%, and Black identification rose from 2.87% to 3.42%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight decrease from 0.29% to 0.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 92.23% | -1.61% |
| Black | 2.87% | 3.42% | 19.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.65% | 68.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.65% | 6.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.77% | 35.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.28% | -3.45% |