Explore the Family Name Okray
The meaning of Okray
Americanized form of Polish Okraj, from okraj ‘border, edge’. This is either a topographic name denoting someoneliving near a frontier, or a nickname for someone who used to cut something (e.g. a tailor).
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How common is the last name Okray in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okray has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Okray was ranked 39,378 in terms of popular surnames in the U.S., and by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 41,886. This represents a change of -6.37 in ranking over the decade. In terms of count, there were 526 individuals with the surname Okray in 2000, decreasing marginally to 519 by 2010, a change of -1.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #41,886 | -6.37% |
| Count | 526 | 519 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okray
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Okray, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, with this group making up 81.94% in 2000 and dropping to 77.26% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 15.97% to 19.65%, and those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase from 1.14% to 1.93%. However, the percentage of the Okray surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.95% to zero. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.94% | 77.26% | -5.71% |
| Black | 15.97% | 19.65% | 23.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.93% | 69.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |