Explore the Family Name Ouk
The meaning of Ouk
Cambodian: written អ៊ុក, unexplained. Compare Ok 2 and Uk. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Chea, Eng, Sok, Chan, Chean, Hun, Rin, Rong, Sarin, Seng, Tha, Thon, Hai, Ly, Pha, Phon, Thong. Cambodian Oeun, Sokhom, Chhoeun, Chhom, Moeun, Sambath, Samoeun, Sophal, Soun, Yoeum, Kok, Savuth, Youn.
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How common is the last name Ouk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ouk has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ouk was ranked 22,949 in terms of popularity, with a count of 1,041 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 19,105 with 1,424 individuals sporting the surname, marking an overall growth of 16.75% in rank and a 36.79% increase in count. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Ouk per 100,000 individuals also increased from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010, indicating a 23.08% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #19,105 | 16.75% |
| Count | 1,041 | 1,424 | 36.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.48 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ouk
Moving on to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ouk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity. In 2000, 89.05% of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a proportion that grew to 95.08% by 2010. This represents a 6.77% increase over the decade. The share of those identifying with two or more races fell drastically from 8.55% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010, a decrease of 73.68%. Similarly, the proportion of White individuals with the surname dropped from 1.25% to 0.70%, marking a 44.00% reduction. However, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the surname Ouk nearly doubled, increasing from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. The surname Ouk showed no association with the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.05% | 95.08% | 6.77% |
| Two or More Races | 8.55% | 2.25% | -73.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.9% | 97.92% |
| White | 1.25% | 0.7% | -44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |