Explore the Family Name O’kane
The meaning of O’kane
Irish (Antrim, especially Derry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Catháin ‘descendant of Cathán’, a personal name derived from cath ‘battle’. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau does not distinguish between the surnames O’Kane and Okane. History: As lords of Keenaght in County Derry the O’Kanes were a leading sept in Ulster up to the time of the plantation (early 17th century). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam, Brendan, Brigid, Declan, Eoin, Seamus.
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How common is the last name O’kane in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname O'Kane has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname was 11937 in 2000 which slightly moved to 11936 in 2010, indicating a slight increase in its usage. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.16% during this period, from 2401 to 2621 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people stayed constant at 0.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,937 | #11,936 | 0.01% |
| Count | 2,401 | 2,621 | 9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’kane
The ethnicity distribution of the O'Kane surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, showed shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 90.30% to 85.20%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black experienced a significant increase from 2.37% to 7.06%. There was a moderate rise among those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.04% to 2.90%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.46% to 2.71%, while those identifying as of two or more ethnic identities saw a slight increase from 1.46% to 1.72%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a minor growth from 0.37% to 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 85.2% | -5.65% |
| Black | 2.37% | 7.06% | 197.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.9% | 42.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 2.71% | -21.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.72% | 17.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.42% | 13.51% |