2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ockimey
An English locational surname derived from a place likely named after the oak trees present there.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Ockimey. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ockimey surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Ockimey in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ockimey, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ockimey
Among Census respondents with the surname Ockimey, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ockimey bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ockimey surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.3% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- White2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ockimey
Ockimey appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+11 bearers (+10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.0%) | Up 8,086 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ockimey surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #141,309 | 5.4% |
| Count | 110 | 121 | 10.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ockimey bearers went from 110 to 121 (+10.0% change). The surname moved up 8,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #141,309.
FAQ
Ockimey surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ockimey?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Ockimey. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Ockimey?
Ockimey ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Ockimey. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ockimey.
Has Ockimey become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ockimey went from 110 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 11 (+10.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Ockimey?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ockimey, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ockimey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ockimey appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (84.3%), Hispanic (7.4%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ockimey (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ockimey mean?
An English locational surname derived from a place likely named after the oak trees present there. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ockimey (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Ockimey?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Ockimey, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.