Explore the Family Name Olesen
The meaning of Olesen
Danish and Norwegian: variant of Olsen. It is rare in Norway. Compare Oleson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Niels, Per, Bjorn, Britt, Lars, Nels, Rigmor, Sven, Uffe.
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How common is the last name Olesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Olesen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,314 in terms of popularity but dropped to 14,881 in 2010, indicating a 3.96% decline. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.54%, from 1,920 in 2000 to 1,988 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.63%, from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,314 | #14,881 | -3.96% |
| Count | 1,920 | 1,988 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.67 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olesen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Olesen shows a predominance of White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.36% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.72% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a modest increase of 4.06%, rising from 2.71% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced by 19.35% over the decade while individuals claiming two or more races rose 5%. Interestingly, no one with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but these categories had small representations in 2010 at 0.35% and 0.60% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.72% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 2.82% | 4.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.26% | 5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.25% | -19.35% |