Explore the Family Name Okolo
The meaning of Okolo
West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Okolo, meaning ‘boy, young man’. It is a variant of Okoro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Okolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Okolo has seen a rise in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 54,385th and by 2010 it jumped up to the 43,206th position, marking a 20.56% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 355 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, showing a significant growth of 40.85%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 in the population grew by 30.77%, changing from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #43,206 | 20.56% |
| Count | 355 | 500 | 40.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okolo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Okolo surname predominantly identifies as Black, with an increase from 92.39% in 2000 to 94.4% in 2010. There's been a decrease in those identifying as White and those identifying with two or more races, with declines of 16.49% and 55.56% respectively. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.39% | 94.4% | 2.18% |
| White | 4.79% | 4% | -16.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 1% | -55.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |