Explore the Family Name Olsovsky
The meaning of Olsovsky
Czech and Slovak (Olšovský): habitational name for someone from any of numerous villages in Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia named with Czech olše, Slovak olša ‘alder tree’.
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How common is the last name Olsovsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Olsovsky has seen a slight decrease in rank from 83,965 in 2000 to 86,314 in 2010, representing a change of -2.8. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.85 percent from 208 in 2000 to 216 in 2010. However, when looked at as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #86,314 | -2.8% |
| Count | 208 | 216 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olsovsky
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity distribution among those with the Olsovsky surname. In 2000, 97.6 percent identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.76 percent in 2010. The data for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy (S). Interestingly, the category of Hispanic saw an increase from 0 percent in 2000 to 2.31 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.76% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| 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% |