Explore the Family Name Ocon
The meaning of Ocon
Spanish (Ocón): habitational name from Ocón in LaRioja province, or possibly in some cases from Villafranca de Ocónin Burgos province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Alberto, Ernesto, Fernando, Jesus, Juan, Manuel, Guillermo, Jorge, Luis, Aida.
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How common is the last name Ocon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ocon in the United States has seen a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,457th in terms of its prevalence among U.S. surnames, while by 2010 it had climbed to 13,115th, marking an upward shift of approximately 9.28%. The actual count of people with the Ocon surname also rose from 1,893 in 2000 to 2,337 in 2010—a significant growth of 23.45%. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100k figure, which increased from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010, indicating a 12.86% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,457 | #13,115 | 9.28% |
| Count | 1,893 | 2,337 | 23.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.79 | 12.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ocon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ocon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, also saw several changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase, going up from 81.99% to 85.19%. However, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, dropping from 13.31% to 9.88%. The Asian/Pacific Islander population represented a small portion but increased slightly, going from 2.11% to 2.40%, while the Black population also rose marginally from 1.37% to 1.41%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native both experienced decreases, falling by 13.04% and 3.77%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.99% | 85.19% | 3.9% |
| White | 13.31% | 9.88% | -25.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.4% | 13.74% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.41% | 2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 0.6% | -13.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.51% | -3.77% |