Explore the Family Name Ocken
The meaning of Ocken
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Okke, a short form of the personal name Odeke. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Ocken in the United States?
The surname Ocken, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th in terms of popularity and slipped slightly to 79,598th in 2010, marking a minor change of -0.61. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.7%, from 224 in 2000 to 239 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #79,598 | -0.61% |
| Count | 224 | 239 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ocken
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those bearing the surname Ocken are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.66% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure decreased to 95.82% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising to 2.09% in 2010 from zero recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 95.82% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |