Explore the Family Name Oum
The meaning of Oum
Cambodian: written អ៊ុំ, from a Khmer word denoting an elder sibling of one’s parent (i.e. ‘uncle’ or ‘aunt’). Compare Om 3 and Um 2. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Heang, Hye, Kam, Kan, Kheng, Khin, Kun, Sang, Sok, Phong, Yom, Yoo, Youn, Cuong, Phal, Samnang, Tin. Cambodian Sokha, Chheang, Choeun, Moeun, Roeun, Sambath, Samoeun, Savuth, Soeun, Sopheap.
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How common is the last name Oum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oum has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,711, but by 2010 it had jumped to a rank of 27,303, representing a positive change of 21.34%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the Oum surname also rose from 616 in 2000 to 885 in 2010, an impressive 43.67% increase. The proportion of people named Oum per 100,000 people also went up from 0.23 to 0.3 over the decade, a 30.43% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #27,303 | 21.34% |
| Count | 616 | 885 | 43.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.3 | 30.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oum
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Oum identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group represented 89.94% in 2000 and increased to 93.90% in 2010, a 4.40% rise. People identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 7.63% to 2.71%, a decrease of 64.48%. Those who identified as White saw a slight increase from 1.46% to 1.58%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation also grew from 0.81% to 1.36%, a notable 67.90% change. No individuals with the surname Oum identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.94% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7.63% | 2.71% | -64.48% |
| White | 1.46% | 1.58% | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.36% | 67.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |