Explore the Family Name Olaiz
The meaning of Olaiz
Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from a place called Olaitz (in Castilian: Olaiz) in Navarre, composed of ola ‘forge, ironworks’ or ‘cabin, hut’ + the suffix -itz denoting abundance, hence ‘place with cabins or forges’.
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How common is the last name Olaiz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olaiz has seen an increase in popularity. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,073rd most popular and by 2010 had risen to rank 61,436th, representing a growth of 7.02%. The number of individuals with the surname Olaiz also increased from 280 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, a rise of 16.79%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also grew by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #61,436 | 7.02% |
| Count | 280 | 327 | 16.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olaiz
The ethnicity data for the surname Olaiz, as per the information from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a strong Hispanic identity with 92.35% of individuals in 2010 identifying as Hispanic, a slight increase from 89.29% in 2000. There's been a decline in those identifying as White, falling from 10.36% in 2000 to 5.81% in 2010. It's noteworthy that 1.83% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while none did so in 2000. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.29% | 92.35% | 3.43% |
| White | 10.36% | 5.81% | -43.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |