2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ogreen
An English locational surname derived from a green or meadow.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Ogreen. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ogreen 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Ogreen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ogreen
The surname OGREEN is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words 'ofer' and 'grene', meaning 'over the green', referring to a location or settlement situated near a grassy area or meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like record compiled in 1273. The entry mentions a John Ofgrene, possibly a resident of the county of Norfolk at the time.
During the late medieval period, variations of the name appeared in various historical documents, such as the Pipe Rolls and the Feet of Fines. Spellings like Overgrene, Offeregreme, and Ogreyn were not uncommon, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times.
Notably, the OGREEN surname has been linked to several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Thomas Ogreen (1556-1624), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Lyme Regis during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another notable bearer of the name was John Ogreen (1723-1798), a renowned English botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the 18th century.
The OGREEN surname was also associated with the landed gentry in various parts of England. Richard Ogreen (1674-1745), a wealthy landowner from Gloucestershire, was known for his extensive estates and involvement in local affairs.
In the early 19th century, William Ogreen (1790-1856) was a prominent industrialist from Lancashire, known for his innovative techniques in textile manufacturing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname outside of England can be traced to Samuel Ogreen (1682-1756), a merchant and trader who settled in the American colonies, specifically in Massachusetts.
Throughout its history, the OGREEN surname has been connected to various places and locations, often derived from the Old English words that gave rise to the name itself, such as Overgreen, a village in Gloucestershire, and Ogreenhall, an estate in Cheshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ogreen
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ogreen 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 Ogreen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ogreen
Ogreen 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,421 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,421 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 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 Ogreen 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 | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ogreen bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Ogreen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ogreen?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Ogreen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Ogreen?
Ogreen ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Ogreen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ogreen.
Has Ogreen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ogreen went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Ogreen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Ogreen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ogreen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Ogreen (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 Ogreen mean?
An English locational surname derived from a green or meadow. 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 Ogreen (0.04 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 Ogreen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.