Explore the Family Name Okano
The meaning of Okano
Japanese: written 岡野 ‘hill field’. It is found mostly around the Tokyo and Nagoya regions. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Hiroshi, Masao, Fujio, Hitoshi, Kazuko, Koichi, Shigeki, Shigetaka, Toru, Akemi, Harumi, Hirotaka.
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How common is the last name Okano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okano has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Okano ranked 40,987 in terms of popularity; however, by 2010 it had slipped down to rank 42,378, indicating a decrease of 3.39%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals named Okano increased slightly from 502 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, a growth of 1.99%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #42,378 | -3.39% |
| Count | 502 | 512 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okano
In terms of ethnicity as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Okano identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although there was a decrease of 7.65% in this category from 2000 to 2010. Notably, the percentage of Okano individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 90.26% over the same time period, moving from 6.57% to 12.5%. There were marginal increases in the categories of White and Hispanic identities, while the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.27% | 75.98% | -7.65% |
| Two or More Races | 6.57% | 12.5% | 90.26% |
| White | 7.57% | 7.81% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.13% | 4.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |