Explore the Family Name Okula
The meaning of Okula
Polish (also Okuła): nickname for a lame person, from okuleć ‘to stumble or founder’, Old Polish okułac. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ryszard, Jadwiga, Jozef, Marzena, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wiktoria, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Okula in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Okula has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked 67,522 and had 273 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010 the rank fell to 73,666 with only 263 individuals carrying the surname, showing a change of -9.1 in rank and -3.66 in count. The proportion of people carrying this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #73,666 | -9.1% |
| Count | 273 | 263 | -3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okula
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Okula have identified as White throughout both census years, with an increase of 1.8% from 94.87% in 2000 to 96.58% in 2010. This is according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In contrast, those identifying with two or more ethnicities and Hispanic descent both decreased to zero by 2010 from 1.83% and 2.56% respectively in 2000. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 96.58% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |