Explore the Family Name Olano
The meaning of Olano
Basque: habitational name from Olano in the province of Araba/Álava, Basque Country (Spain), so named from ola ‘forge, ironworks’ + the diminutive suffix -no. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Manuel, Rodolfo, Gerardo, Jose, Juan, Ricardo, Ana, Arturo, Carlos, Cristino, Edgardo.
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How common is the last name Olano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Olano" increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. At the turn of the millennium, the Olano surname was ranked 35,003 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 28,023, a rise of close to 20%. The number of individuals carrying the Olano name also grew by over 40% during this period, from 610 to 855. The prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people in the population also reflected this trend, increasing by about 26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #28,023 | 19.94% |
| Count | 610 | 855 | 40.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.29 | 26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olano
The ethnic identity associated with the Olano surname also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals of Hispanic origin made up the majority of those with the Olano name in both years, with a slight increase from 53.44% to 56.61%. The proportion of Olanos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew, rising from 18.20% to 21.64%. In contrast, those identifying as White decreased from 23.61% to 19.77%, and there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 4.10% to 1.52%. There were no recorded instances of the Olano surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.44% | 56.61% | 5.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.2% | 21.64% | 18.9% |
| White | 23.61% | 19.77% | -16.26% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% | 1.52% | -62.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |