Explore the Family Name Olen
The meaning of Olen
Swedish (Olén, Ölén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.
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How common is the last name Olen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Olen has significantly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,466 in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 32,935, representing a decrease of 29.33%. Also, the number of individuals carrying this surname dropped from 912 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, marking a 23.68% fall. The proportion of people with the Olen surname per 100,000 also decreased by 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,466 | #32,935 | -29.33% |
| Count | 912 | 696 | -23.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.24 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change is seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 0.55% to 1.15%, showing a growth of 109.09%. For individuals of White ethnicity, there was a minor decline from 92.43% to 90.80%, indicating a slight decrease of 1.76%. The Hispanic representation with the Olen surname also experienced a drop, decreasing by 14.39% from 2.85% to 2.44%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase from 3.40% to 4.45%, marking a rise of 30.88%. Lastly, there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.43% | 90.8% | -1.76% |
| Black | 3.4% | 4.45% | 30.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.44% | -14.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.15% | 109.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |