Explore the Family Name Olejnik
The meaning of Olejnik
Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Czech and Slovak (Olejník): occupational name for an extractor or seller of cooking oil, an agent derivative of Polish, Czech, and Slovak olej ‘oil’. This surname is also found among Rusyns in Slovakia and Poland. Compare Olenick, Olenik, Oleynik, and Olinick. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Grzegorz, Janusz, Jaroslaw, Jerzy, Mieczyslaw, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw, Zbigniew, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Olejnik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Olejnik fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 35,445 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved to 36,246, marking a slight decrease of 2.26%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Olejnik surname increased from 601 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.83%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #36,246 | -2.26% |
| Count | 601 | 618 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olejnik
The ethnic identity associated with the Olejnik surname has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, 1.83% as Hispanic, and 1% reported having two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of White individuals declined slightly to 96.28%, while the Hispanic representation increased significantly by 50.27%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Also, there was a complete disappearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.28% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.75% | 50.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |