2000
#21,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.42
Rare Last name
Ocegueda
A Spanish surname referring to someone from Ocejeda, a place name in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,237 Americans carry the last name Ocegueda. That puts it at #10,795 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 105,886 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ocegueda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 105,886
Census rank
#10,795
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,823 bearers of the surname Ocegueda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10795th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ocegueda, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ocegueda
The surname Ocegueda has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "ocegada," which refers to a deep valley or gorge. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographic location or region known for its deep valleys or gorges.
During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in Mexico, many Spaniards brought their surnames to the new territories. It is likely that the name Ocegueda was introduced to Mexico during this period, with early settlers or conquistadors bearing this name.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Ocegueda can be found in the archival records of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico. These records document land grants, legal proceedings, and other official matters involving individuals with this surname in the 16th and 17th centuries.
In the 18th century, there are records of an individual named Juan Ocegueda, who was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Nuevo León, Mexico. His descendants continued to use the surname and established themselves as influential figures in the local community.
Another notable figure with the surname Ocegueda was María Ocegueda, a celebrated painter and artist who lived in the late 19th century. Her works captured the landscapes and cultural traditions of Mexico, and she was recognized for her contributions to the artistic heritage of the country.
During the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), General Emilio Ocegueda played a significant role as a military leader and strategist. He fought alongside the revolutionary forces and is remembered for his tactical skills and courage on the battlefield.
In more recent times, the surname Ocegueda has gained recognition through individuals like Luis Ocegueda, a prominent Mexican-American writer and poet who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice in his works.
While the surname Ocegueda may have evolved and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to Spain and the early Spanish colonial period in Mexico. The name continues to be a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Mexico and the broader Spanish-speaking world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ocegueda
Among Census respondents with the surname Ocegueda, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Ocegueda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ocegueda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.4% · 2,722
- White2.4% · 69
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 18
- Black or African American0.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 6
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ocegueda
Ocegueda appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,418
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,900
+760 bearers (+66.7%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Up 5,977 places
2020
#10,795
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,823
+923 bearers (+48.6%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Up 4,623 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,395 | 1,140 | 0.42 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,418 | 1,900 | 0.64 | +760 bearers (+66.7%) | Up 5,977 places |
| 2020 | #10,795 | 2,823 | 0.94 | +923 bearers (+48.6%) | Up 4,623 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ocegueda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,418 | #10,795 | 30.0% |
| Count | 1,900 | 2,823 | 48.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.64 | 0.94 | 47.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ocegueda bearers went from 1,900 to 2,823 (+48.6% change). The surname moved up 4,623 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,418 to #10,795.
FAQ
Ocegueda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ocegueda?
Name Census estimates that about 3,237 living Americans carry the surname Ocegueda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 105,886 residents.
How common is Ocegueda?
Ocegueda ranks #10,795 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,823 people with the surname Ocegueda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,237), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ocegueda.
Has Ocegueda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ocegueda went from 1,900 recorded bearers to 2,823. That is an increase of 923 (+48.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,418 to #10,795.
What does the Census say about the background of Ocegueda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ocegueda, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ocegueda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (2,722 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ocegueda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.4%), White (2.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ocegueda (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ocegueda mean?
A Spanish surname referring to someone from Ocejeda, a place name in Spain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ocegueda (0.94 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Ocegueda?
You can see how many people are called Ocegueda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.