Explore the Family Name Olenski
The meaning of Olenski
Polish (Oleński): variant of Olinski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Michalina.
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How common is the last name Olenski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Olenski has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, Olenski was ranked 74,398th in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 81,772nd, indicating a decline of about 9.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 242 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of approximately 4.55%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname declined by 11.11% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #81,772 | -9.91% |
| Count | 242 | 231 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olenski
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the surname Olenski identify as White. In 2000, about 94.63% identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 98.27% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000 around 4.13% of individuals with the surname Olenski identified with two or more races, but by 2010, this percentage dropped to zero. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 98.27% | 3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.13% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |