Explore the Family Name Oke
The meaning of Oke
1. English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Oak. 2. West African (Nigeria): Igbo name, from a short form of a personal name like Okechukwu. See also 3 below, compare Okey. 3. West African (Nigeria and Benin): unexplained. See also 2 above.
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How common is the last name Oke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oke has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,946th and by 2010 had risen to 29,768th place, marking a 25.48% improvement. The number of people carrying this surname also grew considerably during this period. There were 517 individuals with this last name in 2000, and this figure increased to 790 by 2010, denoting a 52.8% growth. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Oke per 100,000 also rose by 42.11%, moving from 0.19 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #29,768 | 25.48% |
| Count | 517 | 790 | 52.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.27 | 42.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oke
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oke, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.68% to 4.30%, and a notable rise was seen among those identifying as Black, which jumped from 41.97% to 61.27%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 2.13% to 1.52%, and there was a considerable decline amongst those identifying as White, falling from 51.26% to 32.28%. Meanwhile, there wasn't any change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, but the surname did appear among those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, while no instances were recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41.97% | 61.27% | 45.99% |
| White | 51.26% | 32.28% | -37.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.68% | 4.3% | 16.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.52% | -28.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |