Explore the Family Name Olesh
The meaning of Olesh
1. Americanized form of Polish Oleś or Slovak Oleš (see Oles), and also of German Olesch, which is a Germanized form of the Polish name. 2. Ukrainian: from Olesh, a pet form of the personal name Oleksandr (see Alexander).
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How common is the last name Olesh in the United States?
The surname Olesh has seen a rise in popularity over the decade, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 61,123rd position, marking a 9.2% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 274 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, which is a significant increase of 20.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also increased slightly from 0.1 to 0.11, showing a 10% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #61,123 | 9.2% |
| Count | 274 | 329 | 20.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olesh
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Olesh surname identify their ethnicity as White, with 95.44% in 2010, down marginally from 95.99% in 2000. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, but this number decreased from 2.92% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. The census noted an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.52% of those with the Olesh surname. No individuals reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.44% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.43% | -16.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |