Explore the Family Name Oleksy
The meaning of Oleksy
Polish: from the personal name Oleksy (see Alexis). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Slawomir, Darek, Halina, Jerzy, Jozef, Stanislaw, Wladyslawa, Zbigniew, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Oleksy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oleksy has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 32,609 in terms of prevalence, but this slipped to 33,036 by 2010, a decline of 1.31 percent. However, the overall count of people with the Oleksy surname actually increased during this period, from 664 to 693, marking a growth of 4.37 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a drop of 8 percent, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #33,036 | -1.31% |
| Count | 664 | 693 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oleksy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oleksy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that predominantly, the holders of this surname identify as White. There was a slight dip in this demographic from 96.69 percent in 2000 to 96.39 percent in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 1.66 to 1.73, an increase of 4.22 percent. The proportion of individuals reporting two or more races also grew, from 0.75 to 0.87, indicating a 16 percent rise. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Oleksy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.39% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.73% | 4.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.87% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |