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

Okin, 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 Okin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Okin in America

Okin is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Okin surname appeared 312 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 Okin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Okin 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 Okin

The surname OKIN is believed to have originated in Russia during the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "okin," which means "from the end" or "from the periphery." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on the outskirts of a village or town.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname OKIN can be found in a census record from the city of Novgorod, dated 1579. The record lists a man named Fyodor Okin, who was a farmer and landowner.

In the 17th century, the OKIN surname began to spread throughout other regions of Russia. One notable individual from this time period was Ivan Okin, a merchant who lived in Moscow from 1640 to 1705. He was known for his successful trade in furs and textiles.

During the 18th century, the OKIN family established itself in the Russian nobility. In 1782, Andrei Okin was granted a coat of arms by Empress Catherine the Great for his military service during the Russo-Turkish War.

The 19th century saw several prominent individuals bearing the OKIN surname. Mikhail Okin (1833-1899) was a renowned painter and member of the Wanderers movement, known for his realistic depictions of Russian peasant life. Yekaterina Okin (1851-1928) was a celebrated opera singer who performed with the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

In the early 20th century, Nikolai Okin (1875-1942) was a respected mathematician and professor at the University of St. Petersburg. He made significant contributions to the field of differential geometry.

Another notable figure was Olga Okin (1901-1974), a pioneer in the field of aviation. She was one of the first women in Russia to obtain a pilot's license and worked as a flight instructor during World War II.

Throughout its history, the OKIN surname has been associated with various regions of Russia, including Novgorod, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. It has also been influenced by the Russian language and cultural traditions, reflecting the rich heritage of this ancient surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Okin

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

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

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