Explore the Family Name Oye
The meaning of Oye
1. Norwegian (Øye): habitational name from any of about twenty-five farmsteads, chiefly in Møre and Trøndelag, so named from øy ‘island’. 2. Japanese: variant of Oe. The -ye spelling represents a sound no longer used in modern Japanese. 3. West African (Nigeria): Igbo name, from the name of one of the four (market) days of the Igbo four-day week. Compare Orie. See also 4 below. 4. African (Nigeria, Gabon, and Ghana): unexplained. See also 3 above. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Emiko, Fusae, Kaz, Naoto, Sho.
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How common is the last name Oye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oye has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Oye ranked 71,372 in popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 52,169, marking a significant change of 26.91%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 255 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, a rise of 56.08%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.09 to 0.13, indicating a 44.44% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #52,169 | 26.91% |
| Count | 255 | 398 | 56.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oye
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oye. In 2000, 64.71% identified as White, dropping slightly to 59.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 24.31% to 20.60%. There was a significant growth in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Black, jumping from 7.45% to 13.82%, and those claiming two or more races nearly doubled from 2.35% to 4.27%. Additionally, a small percentage (1.76%) began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, whereas this category wasn't represented in the 2000 data. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.71% | 59.55% | -7.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.31% | 20.6% | -15.26% |
| Black | 7.45% | 13.82% | 85.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 4.27% | 81.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |