Explore the Family Name Okabe
The meaning of Okabe
Japanese: written 岡部 ‘hill section’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan. A noble family by that name, descended from the Fujiwara, originated in Mikawa (now part of Aichi prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Akira, Hiroshi, Masayuki, Tomoko, Akio, Chiaki, Hideki, Hideo, Hiromi, Isamu, Kazuhiro, Kazuhito.
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How common is the last name Okabe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Okabe has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 65,298 while in 2010 it moved up to 62,714, marking a positive change of 3.96%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 284 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, a rise of 12.32%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #62,714 | 3.96% |
| Count | 284 | 319 | 12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okabe
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Okabe identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group accounted for 88.73% of the population with this surname which slightly decreased to 84.64% in 2010. The percentage of Okabes identifying with two or more races saw a slight increase from 5.28% in 2000 to 5.64% in 2010. As for the rest, there were small decreases in the White category (from 5.28% to 5.02%), while the Hispanic and Black categories saw increases, from 0% in 2000 to 2.82% and 1.88% respectively in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.73% | 84.64% | -4.61% |
| Two or More Races | 5.28% | 5.64% | 6.82% |
| White | 5.28% | 5.02% | -4.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |