Okoro is a surname of Igbo origin meaning "the child of the freeborn man" Notable people with the surname include:
Chinwe Okoro (born 1989), Nigerian-American throws athleteChristopher Okoro Cole, (1921-c1990) Seirra Leonean government officialDawn Okoro, American artistFidelis Okoro, Nigerian politicianFranklin Okoro, Nigerian footballerJoseph Okoro, Nigerian footballerKenny Okoro, American football playerMarilyn Okoro, British athleteOsas Okoro, Nigerian footballerStanley Okoro, Nigerian midfielder footballerSunday Patrick Okoro, Nigerian footballerOkoro Idozuka, born Mazi Okoli Idozuka, 19th century Nigerian leader