Explore the Family Name Olcott
The meaning of Olcott
English: variant of Alcott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olcott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Olcott saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 21,230th most common surname in 2000, it fell to the 21,926th position in 2010. This represents a drop of 3.28%. However, the total count of people carrying this surname increased from 1,152 in 2000 to 1,184 in 2010, a growth of 2.78%. As a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the presence of the Olcott surname decreased by 6.98% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,230 | #21,926 | -3.28% |
| Count | 1,152 | 1,184 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olcott
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Olcott surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic category, which grew by 126.92%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander identity also saw a significant rise of 108.20%. The representation of those identifying as two or more races also increased by 52.46%. However, the prevalence of the Olcott surname among those identifying as white decreased slightly by 1.57%. It should be noted that there were no individuals with the Olcott surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.44% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.86% | 52.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.27% | 108.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.52% | 1.18% | 126.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |