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

Oconer, 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 Oconer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oconer in America

Oconer is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oconer surname appeared 133 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 Oconer.

The history of the last name Oconer

The surname OCONER is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that has since been lost or altered over time. Some linguistic experts suggest that the name may have roots in the Old English words "oc" (meaning oak) and "ær" (meaning dwelling or place), potentially indicating a connection to a settlement or homestead near an oak tree or oak forest.

Early records of the name are scarce, but it is possible that variations of the spelling, such as Okoner or Oconer, appeared in local parish registers or manorial documents. Unfortunately, the name does not seem to be mentioned in major historical sources like the Domesday Book or other well-known manuscripts from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname OCONER was William Oconer, who was born in Oxfordshire, England, around 1520. He was a landowner and farmer who passed his estate down to his son, John Oconer (1548-1612). Another notable figure was Margaret Oconer (1632-1701), a wealthy widow from Gloucestershire who left a sizeable inheritance to her nephew upon her death.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records indicating an Oconer family residing in the village of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. One member of this branch, Robert Oconer (1675-1742), was a respected blacksmith and metalworker who crafted ornate gates and fences for various estates in the area.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure was Thomas Oconer (1712-1784), a merchant and trader from Bristol who made his fortune in the West Indies trade. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, donating funds to establish a school for underprivileged children in his hometown.

As the name spread across England, various spelling variations emerged, including Occoner, Ockoner, and Okkoner. Despite these variations, the name remained relatively uncommon, and its origins and meaning remained somewhat obscure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oconer

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

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

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