Explore the Family Name Okey
The meaning of Okey
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Oky, Aki (Old Danish Aki, Old Swedish Ake). 2. English: variant of Oakey. 3. West African (Nigeria): Igbo name, a variant of Oke.
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How common is the last name Okey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Okey experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 32,059, with 679 individuals recorded with this surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 33,280 with 687 individuals bearing the name, marking a small increase of 1.18%. The proportion of bearers per 100,000 people also decreased by 8% over the decade, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #33,280 | -3.81% |
| Count | 679 | 687 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Okey identify as White, although this proportion has declined slightly from 89.69% in 2000 to 83.84% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 7.66% to 11.35%) and Hispanic (from 1.03% to 2.91%). Those identifying with two or more races also increased slightly from 1.03% to 1.16%. However, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.69% | 83.84% | -6.52% |
| Black | 7.66% | 11.35% | 48.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.91% | 182.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.16% | 12.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |