Explore the Family Name Oleski
The meaning of Oleski
Polish: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Olsza, named with olsza ‘alder’, or from Oleszno.
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How common is the last name Oleski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oleski has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,366, and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 55,741, showing a decrease of 12.91%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Oleski surname fell from 400 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, marking an 8% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 20%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #55,741 | -12.91% |
| Count | 400 | 368 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oleski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oleski has remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of those with the Oleski surname identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 97.5% in 2000 to 97.55% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic make up a small percentage of those with the Oleski surname, decreasing from 1.75% to 1.63% over the decade. There were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.55% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.63% | -6.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |