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

Ockimey, 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 Ockimey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ockimey in America

Ockimey is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ockimey surname appeared 110 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 Ockimey.

The history of the last name Ockimey

The surname Ockimey is believed to have originated in the British Isles, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. The name is thought to be a derivative of the Old English words "oc," meaning oak, and "mey," referring to a meadow or a field. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who resided near an oak-filled meadow or lived in a specific location with such a feature.

One of the earliest known records of the name Ockimey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Ockimey in the county of Norfolk, indicating that the name was already in use during the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname Ockimey appeared in various legal documents and charters across England. For instance, a certain Richard Ockimey was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, suggesting that the name had spread to different regions of the country by that time.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Ockimey can be traced back to Reginald Ockimey, born in 1205 in the village of Oakham, Rutland. Reginald was a prominent landowner and is believed to have been one of the first to adopt the surname in its modern spelling.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Ockimey. One such figure was Sir Thomas Ockimey (1458-1524), a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. Another was Elizabeth Ockimey (1612-1682), a renowned herbalist and author of the influential book "The English Physitian."

Other notable Ockimeys include John Ockimey (1722-1798), a prominent figure in the American Revolution, and William Ockimey (1841-1911), a renowned architect responsible for designing several landmark buildings in London. Additionally, Edward Ockimey (1872-1946) was a celebrated explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 20th century.

While the surname Ockimey may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various prominent figures throughout the centuries underscore its enduring significance and contribution to the diverse tapestry of surnames across the British Isles and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ockimey

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

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 Ockimey 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.

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

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