Explore the Family Name Olivos
The meaning of Olivos
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (Los) Olivos ‘olive trees’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olivos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Olivos has seen a significant increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Olivos was ranked 34,071 in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 28,176, representing a 17.3% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 630 in 2000 to 849 in 2010, a rise of nearly 35%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people expanded by 26.09%, from 0.23 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #28,176 | 17.3% |
| Count | 630 | 849 | 34.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.29 | 26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olivos
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Olivos, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with Hispanic ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, with a slight decrease from 95.71% to 95.52% over the decade. The White population with this surname experienced an increase of 18.05%, going up from 3.49% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.71% | 95.52% | -0.2% |
| White | 3.49% | 4.12% | 18.05% |
| 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% |