Explore the Family Name Ockerman
The meaning of Ockerman
1. Americanized form of Swedish Åkerman (see Akerman), Dutch Ackerman, and possibly also of German Ackermann. 2. Americanized form of German Ockermann: variant of Ocker 1.
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How common is the last name Ockerman in the United States?
The surname Ockerman ranked 31,658th in popularity in the year 2000 and slid down to rank 36,630 in 2010, a decline of approximately 15.71% according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 690 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, marking an 11.59% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ockerman per 100k inhabitants also fell by 19.23% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #36,630 | -15.71% |
| Count | 690 | 610 | -11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ockerman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Ockerman surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.23%) and 2010 (93.93%), though there was a small decrease of 2.39% in this group over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Ockermans identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 101.54%, from 1.30% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease of 5.75%, from 1.74% to 1.64%. There were no respondents identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.15% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 93.93% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.62% | 101.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.64% | -5.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |