Explore the Family Name Olegario
The meaning of Olegario
Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil): from the personal name Olegario, of ancient Germanic origin. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olegario in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olegario has seen a sizable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 57,639th, representing a change of 21.49%. The actual count of people with this surname also grew significantly from 246 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 43.5%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Olegario increased by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #57,639 | 21.49% |
| Count | 246 | 353 | 43.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olegario
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Olegario identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, this group experienced a decrease of 7.43% from 84.15% in 2000 to 77.90% in 2010. Conversely, those who identify with two or more races saw the greatest increase, with their percentage nearly doubling from 4.07% in 2000 to 7.65% in 2010. The White and Hispanic categories also saw changes, albeit less drastic, with increases of 18.43% and decreases of 4.53%, respectively. There were no changes in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.15% | 77.9% | -7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4.07% | 7.65% | 87.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.72% | 7.37% | -4.53% |
| White | 4.07% | 4.82% | 18.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |