Explore the Family Name Okeson
The meaning of Okeson
Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson or Åkeson (see Akeson). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Nils, Dagny, Erik, Hilmer, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Okeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Okeson has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Okeson was ranked 45,078th in popularity and by 2010, it moved up to be the 40,494th most popular surname, marking a growth of 10.17%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 448 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, experiencing a rise of 20.54%. The proportion of people with the surname Okeson per 100,000 residents also saw an increase of 5.88% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #40,494 | 10.17% |
| Count | 448 | 540 | 20.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okeson
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Okeson identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 3.46% in this group over the decade. In 2000, no one with this surname identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, 3.52% did. Furthermore, by 2010, 0.93% of people with the surname Okeson identified as being of Two or more races. There were no changes in the other ethnicities categorized, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with zero representation in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 94.81% | -3.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |