Explore the Family Name Olesky
The meaning of Olesky
Altered form of Polish Oleski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olesky in the United States?
The surname Olesky, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Olesky ranked 40,139th in terms of popularity, with 514 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 42,858th position with a count of 505, indicating a 1.75% decrease in its overall prevalence. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10.53%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #42,858 | -6.77% |
| Count | 514 | 505 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olesky
In relation to ethnicity, again drawing from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Olesky identify as White, at 97.08% in 2000 and slightly lower at 96.44% in 2010. There was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, the percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities and Hispanic identity increased by approximately 30.88%, going from 1.36% to 1.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 96.44% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.78% | 30.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.78% | 30.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |