Explore the Family Name Okechukwu
The meaning of Okechukwu
West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Okechukwu, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘God’s gift’ (see Chukwu).
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How common is the last name Okechukwu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okechukwu has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 150,436 but by 2010, it had risen to a ranking of 99,378. This represents an impressive growth of 33.94%. In terms of overall count, there were 100 individuals with the surname Okechukwu in 2000, and this number nearly doubled to 182 by 2010, marking an increase of 82.0%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, which is a 50% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #99,378 | 33.94% |
| Count | 100 | 182 | 82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.06 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okechukwu
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Okechukwu, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly carried by individuals identifying as Black. In 2000, 91.00% of those with this surname identified as Black, and this percentage increased to 96.15% by 2010, showing a growth of 5.66%. While there was a small percentage (6.00%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91% | 96.15% | 5.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |