Explore the Family Name Olveda
The meaning of Olveda
Galician: habitational name from a place called Olveda in Lugo province, derived from oliva ‘olive’, meaning a place with olive trees.
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How common is the last name Olveda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Olveda has seen an upward trend in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 37,094 with 566 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it moved up to rank 32,123 with a count of 718, marking a substantial increase of 26.86%. The proportion of people named Olveda per 100k also grew by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #32,123 | 13.4% |
| Count | 566 | 718 | 26.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olveda
When looking into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Olveda, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifies as Hispanic. In 2000, this group made up 96.29% of all Olvedas and slightly decreased to 93.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as White—from 3.36% in 2000 to 5.43% in 2010. The remaining ethnic categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, had either no change or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.29% | 93.87% | -2.51% |
| White | 3.36% | 5.43% | 61.61% |
| 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% |