Explore the Family Name Ockenfels
The meaning of Ockenfels
German: habitational name from Ockenfels in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Ockenfels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ockenfels has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 85,297 and had a count of 204, equating to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 91,221 with a count of 202 individuals, bringing the proportion down to 0.07 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -6.95 in rank and -0.98 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #91,221 | -6.95% |
| Count | 204 | 202 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ockenfels
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Ockenfels, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 93.14% and 93.56% respectively. There was also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, although this figure decreased from 4.41% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010. No individuals listed under this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 93.56% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 3.96% | -10.2% |
| 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% |