Explore the Family Name Oleksa
The meaning of Oleksa
Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from the personal name Oleksa, vernacular equivalent of Alexis and a short form of Oleksander, Ukrainian Oleksandr (see Alexander). Compare Olexa.
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How common is the last name Oleksa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oleksa has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In the year 2000, the name was ranked as the 58,553rd most popular surname, with a count of 324 people bearing it. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 62,714, and the number of individuals with this surname had slightly decreased to 319. This represents a decline of 7.11% in ranking and 1.54% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #62,714 | -7.11% |
| Count | 324 | 319 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oleksa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oleksa, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.58% from 95.99% in 2000 to 96.55% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline, from 1.85% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. A small proportion of people with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, showing a slight increase from 1.54% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. There were no reports of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years, and there were also no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 96.55% | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.57% | 1.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |