Explore the Family Name Oleksak
The meaning of Oleksak
Polish: variant of Oleksiak.
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How common is the last name Oleksak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oleksak saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 60,083 compared to 63,698 in 2010, marking a 6.02% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, moving from 314 in 2000 to 313 in 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 0.32%. As a result, the proportion of people with the Oleksak name per 100,000 population also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,698 | -6.02% |
| Count | 314 | 313 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oleksak
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Oleksak surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, with all these groups registering a zero. However, there was a small decrease within the White category, from 98.41% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010, marking a 1.31% shift. This suggests that the majority of individuals with the Oleksak surname identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.12% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |