Explore the Family Name Okonek
The meaning of Okonek
Polish: diminutive of Okoń (see Okon).
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How common is the last name Okonek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okonek saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 63,141 to 63,524 - reflecting a change of approximately -0.61%. However, there was an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, rising from 296 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, a growth of roughly 6.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #63,524 | -0.61% |
| Count | 296 | 314 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okonek
When analyzed for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Okonek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.64% identified as White in 2000, increasing slightly to 98.41% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.41% | 0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |