Explore the Family Name Oudekerk
The meaning of Oudekerk
Dutch: variant of Ouderkirk ‘old church’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oudekerk in the United States?
The surname Oudekerk has seen a marked rise in popularity over the last decade, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 111,119 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to position 94,730—a 14.75% increase. The actual count of individuals with this last name also grew from 147 to 193 in the same period, reflecting a significant increase of 31.29%. As a result, the proportion of people named Oudekerk per 100,000 U.S. residents rose from 0.05 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #94,730 | 14.75% |
| Count | 147 | 193 | 31.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oudekerk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oudekerk has changed slightly in the past decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all bearers of the name were identified as White (99.32%). However, by 2010, the percentage had decreased to 93.78%, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnicity of people carrying this surname. Notably, the census recorded a new presence of Hispanic identity linked to the surname, constituting 2.59% of the Oudekerk population. No change was observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining their 2000 levels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.32% | 93.78% | -5.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |