Explore the Family Name Okun
The meaning of Okun
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Russian and Belorussian okun ‘perch’ (the fish). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aviva, Meyer, Aron, Avi, Faina, Isaak, Tema. Russian Boris, Anatoly, Arkady, Ayzik, Fanya, Fedor, Galina, Grigoriy, Konstantin, Lev, Sofya, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Okun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okun has slightly dwindled in recent years. In 2000, Okun held the rank of 23,594 in terms of prevalence and by 2010 it had slipped to the 24,370th position, indicating a decline of 3.29%. However, the count of individuals with the Okun surname increased marginally from 1,002 in 2000 to 1,028 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.59%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Okun per 100,000 decreased by 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,594 | #24,370 | -3.29% |
| Count | 1,002 | 1,028 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okun
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Okun. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.21% in 2000 and a slightly smaller 94.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 1.10% in 2000, growing significantly to 2.04% in 2010 – an increase of 85.45%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a small increase of 6.36%, moving from 1.10% to 1.17% over the decade. Conversely, Black representation among those with the surname Okun decreased by 23.57%, moving from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. The data showed no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.55% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.04% | 85.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.17% | 6.36% |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.07% | -23.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |