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

Okon, 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 Okon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Okon in America

Okon is the 22421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Okon surname appeared 1,148 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 Okon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Okon 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 Okon

The surname Okon is of Polish origin, and it can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Greater Poland. The name is derived from the Old Polish word "okon," which means "window" or "opening." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent window or opening, or perhaps someone who worked as a window maker or installer.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Okon surname can be found in the Teki Dworzaczka, a collection of historical documents from the 15th century. The document mentions a certain Jan Okon, who was a landowner in the village of Oborniki, located in the Poznan region of Greater Poland.

In the 16th century, the Okon surname gained prominence with the rise of the Okon family in the city of Krakow. The family was known for their successful trading business and their involvement in local politics. One notable member of this family was Jakub Okon (1520-1585), who served as a city council member and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

The 17th century saw the Okon name spread to other regions of Poland, including the areas of Silesia and Pomerania. In the town of Poznan, there is a record of a merchant named Piotr Okon (1645-1711) who was involved in the textile trade and owned several properties in the city.

Moving into the 18th century, the Okon surname gained recognition with the birth of Józef Okon (1737-1808), a Polish poet and playwright. His works, which often focused on themes of patriotism and social critique, were widely popular during his lifetime and helped establish him as one of the leading literary figures of the Polish Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the Okon name was associated with the Polish resistance against foreign occupation. One notable figure from this period was Tomasz Okon (1821-1893), a military commander who participated in the January Uprising of 1863-1864 against the Russian Empire. He was captured and exiled to Siberia, but his bravery and dedication to the Polish cause made him a celebrated figure in Polish history.

As the centuries progressed, the Okon surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and political figures. Some other notable individuals with the Okon surname include the 20th-century painter Bronislaw Okon (1904-1988), known for his landscapes and portraits, and the contemporary writer and journalist Anna Okon, who has published several acclaimed novels and short story collections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Okon

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

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

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