Explore the Family Name Olender
The meaning of Olender
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Holländer (see Hollander), denoting a Dutch settler in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Danuta, Dorota, Miroslaw, Stanislaw, Wieslaw. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Olender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Olender has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 38587 in 2000 to 37442 in 2010, marking a 2.97% change. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 10.39%, from 539 in 2000 to 595 in 2010. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100k remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #37,442 | 2.97% |
| Count | 539 | 595 | 10.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olender
The ethnic identity associated with the Olender surname also showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identified as White held the majority share of this surname at 95.18% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.96% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation with this surname, which climbed from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a 40.20% change. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.86% to 1.18%, marking a reduction of 36.56%. No changes were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94.96% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.86% | 40.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.18% | -36.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |