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

Ochocki, 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 Ochocki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ochocki in America

Ochocki is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ochocki surname appeared 302 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 Ochocki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ochocki 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 Ochocki

The surname OCHOCKI is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "ochocki," meaning "willing" or "voluntary." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who willingly performed a particular service or task.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OCHOCKI surname can be found in the records of the Kraków Voivodeship, a historical administrative region in southern Poland, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in this region initially.

In the 17th century, the OCHOCKI surname gained prominence through the figure of Stanisław Ochocki (1592-1646), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, earning him the respect of his contemporaries.

Another notable OCHOCKI was Jakub Ochocki (1670-1737), a Polish painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artwork and portraits. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Poland.

The OCHOCKI surname has also been associated with several places in Poland, such as the village of Ochocice in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, which may have derived its name from the surname.

In the 19th century, Józef Ochocki (1814-1892) was a prominent Polish linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages. He served as a professor at the University of Warsaw and published numerous works on language and linguistics.

Another notable figure was Józef Ochocki (1870-1934), a Polish engineer and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of early radio technology. He is credited with inventing one of the first practical radio receivers and contributed to the advancement of wireless communication.

Throughout history, the OCHOCKI surname has been carried by many individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from military leadership and art to academia and technology. While the name may have originated from a specific region in Poland, it has since spread and become a part of the global Polish diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ochocki

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

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

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