Explore the Family Name Ough
The meaning of Ough
English (Cornwall): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ough has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,472nd in popularity and increased by 2.46% to 75,564th in 2010. The number of individuals with the surname also rose by 10.87%, with the count going from 230 in 2000 to 255 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #75,564 | 2.46% |
| Count | 230 | 255 | 10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ough
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ough has also seen changes over the decade, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (82.61%), which decreased slightly to 80.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 39.54%, shifting from 4.78% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities also rose from 4.78% to 5.88%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, these categories accounted for 1.96% and 2.75% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black fell by 43.68%, from 3.48% to 1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.61% | 80.78% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.78% | 6.67% | 39.54% |
| Two or More Races | 4.78% | 5.88% | 23.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Black | 3.48% | 1.96% | -43.68% |