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

Ockey, 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 Ockey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ockey in America

Ockey is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ockey surname appeared 285 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 Ockey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ockey 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 Ockey

The surname Ockey finds its origins in the Anglo-Saxon territories of England, tracing back to the 8th or 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "oc" and "ey," meaning "oak" and "island" or "river meadow," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an oak tree on an island or near a river meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ockey appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Occhey." This entry refers to a landholder in the county of Essex, indicating that the name was present in that region during the Norman conquest of England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Ockey appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as "Ockye," "Ockeye," and "Okkey." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ockey was William Ockey (c. 1320-1390), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the village of Ockley in Surrey. He was instrumental in the construction of the village's church, which still stands today.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ockey was John Ockey (1558-1637), a renowned English scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. He was highly regarded for his theological writings and sermons.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Ockey was also associated with several places in England, such as Ockey Hole in Derbyshire and Ockey Farm in Somerset. These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname Ockey who had settled in those areas.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Samuel Ockey (1712-1789), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Bristol. He made significant contributions to the city's development and funded the construction of several public buildings.

Another individual of note was Mary Ockey (1788-1862), a renowned writer and educator from Yorkshire. She published several books on education and child-rearing, which were widely read and influential during her time.

Throughout history, the surname Ockey has maintained a presence, albeit relatively small, in various parts of England, particularly in the southern and central regions. While not a common surname, it has left a mark on the historical records and continues to be carried by families to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ockey

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

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

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