Explore the Family Name Oven
The meaning of Oven
1. Slovenian: from oven ‘ram’, probably used as a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd or as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way. 2. English: topographic name or metonymic occupational name from Middle English atte(n) ovene ‘at the oven (or furnace)’. The ‘oven’ in question was probably a furnace for making charcoal or for smelting iron.
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How common is the last name Oven in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Oven" has seen a decline in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, "Oven" was ranked 85,996th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 98,553rd rank, marking a decrease of 14.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 202 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, reflecting an 8.91% drop. Proportionally, per 100k people, the occurrence of "Oven" reduced by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #98,553 | -14.6% |
| Count | 202 | 184 | -8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oven
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname "Oven," data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with an increase from 87.13% in 2000 to 90.22% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native made up a negligible portion of the population in both years. Interestingly, there was a shift in those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicities. Both categories saw a significant decrease of 31.31%, going from 3.96% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category went from 0 to 3.26% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.13% | 90.22% | 3.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.96% | 2.72% | -31.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 2.72% | -31.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |