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

Okray, 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 Okray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Okray in America

Okray is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Okray surname appeared 519 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 Okray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Okray 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 Okray

The surname OKRAY has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "okruh," which means "circle" or "circumference." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular geographic feature or occupation related to circular shapes or enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OKRAY can be found in a medieval manuscript from the town of Olomouc in Moravia, dated around 1320. The document mentions a certain "Petrus Okray," who was likely a landowner or a respected figure in the community.

During the 15th century, there are records of an influential merchant family named OKRAY based in Prague. They were known for their successful trade ventures and played a significant role in the city's economic prosperity. Notable members of this family include Jan OKRAY (1410-1478) and his son, Václav OKRAY (1452-1521).

In the 16th century, a famous cartographer and explorer named Jiří OKRAY (1524-1592) gained recognition for his detailed maps of Central Europe and his expeditions through the Carpathian Mountains. His work significantly contributed to the advancement of cartography during the Renaissance period.

The OKRAY surname also has connections to the town of Okrouhlá, located in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which translates to "circular" or "round" in Czech.

Other notable individuals with the OKRAY surname include:

1. Zdeněk OKRAY (1678-1736), a renowned Czech architect who designed several notable churches and palaces in Prague and other cities.
2. Marie OKRAY (1812-1889), a prominent Czech writer and poet, known for her romantic novels and contributions to the Czech literary canon.
3. Karel OKRAY (1884-1958), a respected Czech physicist and academic, who made significant contributions to the field of atomic physics.
4. Miroslav OKRAY (1921-2003), a celebrated Czech composer and conductor, renowned for his orchestral works and film scores.
5. Eva OKRAY (1944-2019), a renowned Czech artist and sculptor, whose abstract creations were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

While the OKRAY surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Czech lands, with notable individuals leaving their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Okray

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

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

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