2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Odmark
A surname derived from a farmstead name in Scandinavia, meaning meadow or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Odmark. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Odmark 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Odmark in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Odmark, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Odmark
The surname Odmark has its origins in Sweden, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish word "ödemark," which translates to "wilderness" or "uninhabited area." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for people who lived in remote or sparsely populated regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Odmark can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s. These records document the birth and baptism of a child named Karin Odmark in the parish of Östra Husby, located in the central region of Sweden.
In the 17th century, the name Odmark appeared in various land registry documents, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were landowners or farmers during this period. One notable example is the mention of a man named Erik Odmark in the land records of Västergötland County, dated 1692.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Odmark. One such person was Johan Odmark, a Swedish theologian and author who lived from 1720 to 1798. His works included theological treatises and sermons, which were widely read and influential during his time.
Another prominent figure was Brita Odmark, a Swedish folk artist and painter who lived from 1758 to 1835. She is renowned for her intricate and vibrant depictions of rural life in Sweden, capturing the traditions and customs of her era.
In the 19th century, the name Odmark continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One notable example is Carl Gustaf Odmark, a Swedish engineer and inventor who lived from 1825 to 1899. He is credited with several innovations in the field of steam engine technology, which contributed to the industrial development of Sweden during that period.
Moving into the 20th century, the Odmark surname remained prevalent in Sweden. One notable individual was Karin Odmark, a Swedish writer and journalist who lived from 1910 to 1992. She was known for her insightful articles and essays on social issues, as well as her contributions to the field of literature.
While the surname Odmark is primarily associated with Sweden, it has also been found in other parts of Scandinavia and Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the Swedish wilderness, where the earliest bearers of this name established themselves and contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Odmark
Among Census respondents with the surname Odmark, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Odmark 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 Odmark surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 94
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.9% · 5
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Odmark
Odmark 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,300 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,127 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 3,300 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 2,127 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 Odmark 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 | #152,628 | #154,755 | -1.4% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Odmark bearers went from 107 to 102 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 2,127 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,755.
FAQ
Odmark surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Odmark?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Odmark. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Odmark?
Odmark ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Odmark. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Odmark.
Has Odmark become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Odmark went from 107 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Odmark?
Among Census respondents with the surname Odmark, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Odmark in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Odmark appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Odmark (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 Odmark mean?
A surname derived from a farmstead name in Scandinavia, meaning meadow or pasture. 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 Odmark (0.03 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 many people share the surname Odmark?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.