Explore the Family Name Udoh
The meaning of Udoh
West African (Nigeria): variant of Udo, a name found among the Ibibio and Efik peoples.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Udoh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Udoh has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,936 in popularity with a count of 271 individuals, roughly accounting for 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank jumped to 46,138 with a count of 462 individuals, increasing the proportion to 0.16 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 32.09 in rank and a remarkable increase by 70.48 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #46,138 | 32.09% |
| Count | 271 | 462 | 70.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.16 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Udoh
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Udoh, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that it is predominantly identified with the black community. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the surname identified as black, showing a slight decrease from 96.68% to 96.54%. Interestingly, there was also a small percentage (1.95%) in 2010 who identified as Hispanic, which was not present in the year 2000. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those who identified with two or more races were only present in 2000, making up about 2.21% of the Udoh surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.68% | 96.54% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |