Explore the Family Name Ouch
The meaning of Ouch
1. Cambodian: written អ៊ុច, unexplained. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Auch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ouch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ouch" has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 47,389 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to 39,773, a change of 16.07 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew significantly in this period, from 421 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, reflecting a 31.12 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people with the last name "Ouch" also rose from 0.16 to 0.19 during this timespan.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #39,773 | 16.07% |
| Count | 421 | 552 | 31.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ouch
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the majority of individuals with the surname "Ouch" identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 89.07 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 91.49 percent in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying with two or more races, declining from 6.65 percent in 2000 to 2.17 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White and Hispanic experienced growth, with the former increasing from 2.38 percent to 3.80 percent and the latter from 1.19 percent to 2.54 percent. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.07% | 91.49% | 2.72% |
| White | 2.38% | 3.8% | 59.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.54% | 113.45% |
| Two or More Races | 6.65% | 2.17% | -67.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |