Explore the Family Name Olszanski
The meaning of Olszanski
Polish (Olszański): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Olszany or Olszanica, named with Polish olsza ‘alder’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Olszanski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Olszanski" has experienced a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 117,538 in popularity with 137 individuals carrying this surname, dropping to a rank of 127,494 in 2010 with 134 individuals. This represents a decrease of approximately 2.19% in count or 8.47% in rank over the decade. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #127,494 | -8.47% |
| Count | 137 | 134 | -2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olszanski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname "Olszanski" identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 97.81% to 93.28% over the decade. The data also shows a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among those with this surname, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 93.28% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.73% | 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% |