Explore the Family Name Olexa
The meaning of Olexa
1. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from the personal name Olexa, of Wallachian (Ukrainian, Rusyn) origin, vernacular equivalent of Alexis (Ukrainian Oleksiy). Compare Oleksa. 2. Americanized form of Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn Oleksa.
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How common is the last name Olexa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Olexa has remained relatively consistent between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,630th in popularity and had a slight decrease by 77 places to 34,707th in 2010. The count of people with this surname increased by approximately 5.34%, from 618 in 2000 to 651 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly, by 4.35%, during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #34,707 | -0.22% |
| Count | 618 | 651 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olexa
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Olexa, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's primarily linked to individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, around 96% of people with this surname identified as White, with a minor decrease of 0.61% over the decade. A small growth was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 96.01% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.76% | 42.27% |
| 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% |