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

Ochi, 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 Ochi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ochi in America

Ochi is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ochi surname appeared 266 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 Ochi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ochi 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 Ochi

The surname OCHI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "occhio," meaning "eye," potentially referring to someone with distinctive or striking eyes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OCHI can be found in the Estimo Fiorentino, a historical tax record from Florence, dated 1427. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni di Tomaso Ochi," indicating the presence of the surname in that area during the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname OCHI appeared in several Renaissance-era literary works, including a reference to a certain "Niccolo Ochi" in Baldassare Castiglione's influential book "Il Cortegiano" (The Courtier), published in 1528.

The town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena, Tuscany, has a long-standing connection with the OCHI surname. Records from the 17th century mention several families bearing this name residing in the area, suggesting a strong local presence.

One notable individual with the surname OCHI was Francesco Ochi (1611-1692), a renowned painter from the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Tuscany, including the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

Another distinguished figure was Girolamo Ochi (1732-1806), a scholar and historian from Siena. He authored several books on the history and culture of his native region, including "Memorie istoriche della città di Siena" (Historical Memoirs of the City of Siena), published in 1767.

In the 19th century, the OCHI surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the poet and playwright Tommaso Ochi (1825-1891). Born in Montepulciano, he is known for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of his hometown and its surrounding landscapes.

Another notable individual was Vincenzo Ochi (1879-1944), a prominent architect from Florence. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the Palazzo delle Poste Centrali (Central Post Office Building) and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Exhibition Palace).

Throughout its history, the surname OCHI has been associated with various place names in Tuscany, such as Montepulciano, Siena, and Florence, reflecting the deep-rooted connections of families bearing this name to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ochi

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

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

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