Explore the Family Name Oken
The meaning of Oken
Probably an altered form of Jewish Okin, Okon, or Okun. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Haskel, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Oken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oken has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Oken was ranked 58,849 in terms of overall popularity of surnames in the United States. By 2010, this rank had slightly declined to 61,297, a change of -4.16%. However, the number of people with the Oken surname increased over this decade from 322 to 328, reflecting a growth rate of 1.86%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, from a 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #61,297 | -4.16% |
| Count | 322 | 328 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oken
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Oken surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the Oken surname were identified as White, increasing from 95.03% to 96.95%. There was a small percentage (2.17%) of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, there was a minor proportion (1.55%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, which also dropped to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Oken surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 96.95% | 2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |