Explore the Family Name Okere
The meaning of Okere
West African (Nigeria): from an Igbo personal name, a variant of Okorie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Okere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Okere shows an upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 91,404th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 59,603rd position, reflecting a substantial increase of approximately 34.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly from 187 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, indicating an 81.28% rise. This growth is further evidenced by the proportion per 100k which increased by 57.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #59,603 | 34.79% |
| Count | 187 | 339 | 81.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okere
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Okere has remained predominantly Black according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, with a slight increase from 93.05% to 93.81%. However, there were noticeable changes within other ethnic groups over the decade. In 2000, approximately 3.21% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. On the other hand, both White and Hispanic representation saw a rise, from zero in 2000 to 1.47% and 3.54% respectively in 2010. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.05% | 93.81% | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |