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

Ockert, 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 Ockert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ockert in America

Ockert is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ockert surname appeared 372 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 Ockert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ockert 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 Ockert

The surname Ockert has its origins in the Netherlands, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "ocker," which means "ocher" or a type of yellow-brown pigment used in paints and dyes. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with professions related to the production or use of ocher pigments, such as painters or dyers.

In the 17th century, the Ockert surname can be found in various Dutch records, including church registries and census documents. One notable example is Gerrit Ockert, a merchant born in Amsterdam in 1632, who traded in goods from the Dutch East Indies. Another early bearer of the name was Jan Ockert, a prominent silk weaver from Haarlem, whose works were highly sought after in the late 1600s.

As the Dutch expanded their influence globally, the Ockert surname traveled to various Dutch colonies and settlements. In South Africa, for instance, there are records of an Andries Ockert, a farmer who settled in the Cape Colony in the late 1700s. His descendants can be traced through subsequent generations, with some still carrying the Ockert name today.

In the United States, the earliest recorded instances of the Ockert surname date back to the mid-19th century, likely as a result of Dutch immigration to America. One notable American bearer of the name was William Ockert (1852-1918), a successful businessman and philanthropist from New York City, who made significant contributions to educational institutions and charitable organizations.

Another prominent individual with the Ockert surname was Pieter Ockert (1879-1957), a Dutch painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Netherlands. His works are held in various museums and private collections across Europe.

While not as common as some other Dutch surnames, the Ockert name has persisted throughout history, with its roots firmly planted in the Netherlands and its meaning tied to the ocher pigment industry of the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ockert

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

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

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