Explore the Family Name Oyola
The meaning of Oyola
Spanish (southwestern): altered form of Basque Loyola. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Eduardo, Enrique, Julio, Luis, Raul, Alberto, Angel, Blanca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oyola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Oyola' has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Oyola' ranked at 16,444, but by 2010, it had risen to 14,532 - an 11.63% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,611 in 2000 to 2,051 in 2010, marking a rise by 27.31%. The proportion of people named Oyola per 100,000 increased by 16.67%, from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.7 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,444 | #14,532 | 11.63% |
| Count | 1,611 | 2,051 | 27.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.7 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oyola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Oyola' also witnessed changes during the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, growing from 91% in 2000 to 92.88% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 6.77% to 4.92%, while those identifying as Black dropped slightly from 1.8% to 1.71%. There was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 0.34% of those with the 'Oyola' surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91% | 92.88% | 2.07% |
| White | 6.77% | 4.92% | -27.33% |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.71% | -5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |