Explore the Family Name Oxner
The meaning of Oxner
German: variant (Öxner) or Americanized form of German Öchsner (see Ochsner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oxner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oxner saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 23,315th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to 26,362nd in 2010, representing a 13.07% decrease. The number of people bearing the Oxner surname also fell by 9.13%, from 1,019 individuals in 2000 to 926 in 2010. This resulted in a decreased representation of the surname per 100,000 people, with a loss of 18.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,315 | #26,362 | -13.07% |
| Count | 1,019 | 926 | -9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.31 | -18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oxner
When focusing on the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Oxner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Oxners identify as White, making up 80.77% in 2000 and 78.73% in 2010, showing a small decrease of 2.53%. Those identifying as Black made up 17.66% in 2000, increasing slightly to 18.68% in 2010. Additionally, there was an introduction of Oxners who identified with two or more races (1.08%) and as Hispanic (0.86%) in 2010. However, the percentage of Oxners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.49% in 2000 to null in 2010, which could be due to data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.77% | 78.73% | -2.53% |
| Black | 17.66% | 18.68% | 5.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |