Explore the Family Name Ok
The meaning of Ok
1. Korean: unexplained. 2. Cambodian: written អ៊ុក, same as Ouk. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Dong, Myung, Song, Sung, Bok, Chang Ho, Chol, Dong Suk, Doo, Eun Jung, Hee Young, Ho, Hyeong, Insung, Insup, Jae Won, Ji, Myong, Sung Do, Woon. Southeast Asian Du, Phon, Savuth, Seong.
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How common is the last name Ok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Ok" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 26,876 with a count of 850, translating to a proportion of 0.32 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 25,659, and the count increased to 961, thereby increasing its proportion to 0.33 per 100k people. This represents a popularity change of approximately 4.53% in ranking and a 13.06% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #25,659 | 4.53% |
| Count | 850 | 961 | 13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ok
Moving onto the ethnicity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the highest percentage of individuals with the surname "Ok" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years surveyed. In 2000, about 78.47% of the bearers of this surname identified as such, and by 2010, this number had increased to 85.64%, indicating a noticeable growth over the decade. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping from 5.53% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White also saw a modest drop from 9.53% to 8.01%. The surname saw some new ethnic identities in 2010, with 2.91% identifying as Hispanic and a small decrease in individuals identifying as Black from 3.65% to 2.08%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.47% | 85.64% | 9.14% |
| White | 9.53% | 8.01% | -15.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Black | 3.65% | 2.08% | -43.01% |
| Two or More Races | 5.53% | 1.35% | -75.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |