Find out how popular the last name Oakeson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Oakeson.

Oakeson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Oakeson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oakeson in America

Oakeson is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oakeson surname appeared 294 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Oakeson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oakeson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Oakeson

The surname Oakeson has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "ac" meaning oak and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement, suggesting the name originated from places or settlements near oak trees or oak forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Acatun" and "Achetune." These entries refer to places in various counties of England, indicating the widespread presence of the name during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the surname began to take on various spellings such as Oketon, Okington, and Oakington. These variations reflect the natural evolution of language and local dialectal differences.

Notable individuals with the surname Oakeson include William Oakeson (1540-1612), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England. His family's coat of arms, featuring an oak tree, further reinforces the name's connection to the oak.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Oakeson (1620-1688), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. His estate, Oakeson Manor, located in Oxfordshire, was a testament to his family's legacy.

In the 18th century, John Oakeson (1745-1821) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

The name also found its way to the Americas, with records showing an Oakeson family settling in the Virginia Colony in the early 17th century. One of their descendants, Samuel Oakeson (1782-1856), became a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a Captain in the Continental Army.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Oakeson (1810-1892), a pioneer and early settler in the state of Utah, United States. She played a significant role in the establishment of several Mormon communities in the American West.

While the exact origins of the Oakeson surname may be shrouded in the mists of time, its connection to the oak tree and the various places and settlements named after these sturdy trees is well-established. The name has endured throughout the centuries, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oakeson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Oakeson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Oakeson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Oakeson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Oakeson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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