Explore the Family Name Oleynik
The meaning of Oleynik
1. Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Russian, Polish, or Slovak influenced variant of Ukrainian and Rusyn Oliynyk, an occupational name for an extractor or seller of cooking oil, from oliynyk, an agent derivative of oliy (Russian oley, Polish and Slovak olej) ‘oil’. Compare 2 below, Olenick, Olenik, and Olinick. 2. Americanized form of Polish Olejnik or Czech and Slovak Olejník, cognates of 1.
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How common is the last name Oleynik in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oleynik has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Oleynik was ranked as the 63,450th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 59,171st place, marking an increase of 6.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 294 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 16.33%. The proportion of Oleyniks per 100,000 people also saw a slight bump up, from 0.11 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #59,171 | 6.74% |
| Count | 294 | 342 | 16.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oleynik
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of those bearing the Oleynik surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of Oleyniks identified as White, with a minor decrease of 0.10% over the decade. However, no Oleyniks reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these years. It's worth noting that if any did fall into these categories, their numbers may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 98.54% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |