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

Occean, 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 Occean surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Occean in America

Occean is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Occean surname appeared 212 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 Occean.

We can also compare 2010 data for Occean 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 Occean

The surname OCCEAN has its origins in medieval England, where it is believed to have first emerged in the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "océan," which means "ocean."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a historical record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a certain William Occean, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name OCCEAN appears in various other historical records, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Occean is listed as a taxpayer.

The name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near the coast or had some connection to the sea, perhaps as sailors or merchants involved in maritime trade.

One notable bearer of the surname was Sir Thomas OCCEAN, a prominent figure during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. He was born in 1425 and served as a loyal supporter of the House of York.

Another early example is William OCCEAN, born in 1492, who was a renowned explorer and navigator. He is credited with being one of the first Englishmen to chart the coastlines of the Americas.

In the 16th century, the name OCCEAN appears in parish records from various parts of England, including Essex, Lincolnshire, and Worcestershire, suggesting its widespread use across the country.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname was Samuel OCCEAN, born in 1628, who was a celebrated poet and playwright during the Restoration period. His works, including the tragedies "The Orphan" and "Venice Preserved," were widely acclaimed in his time.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth OCCEAN, born in 1701, who was a pioneering botanist and naturalist. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is considered one of the earliest female scientists in England.

As the centuries passed, the surname OCCEAN continued to be found in various historical records, indicating its enduring presence throughout the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Occean

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

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 Occean 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 Occean 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 Occean was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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