Explore the Family Name Olvey
The meaning of Olvey
Possibly an altered form of Alvey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olvey has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 45,403 but fell to 48,530 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.89%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a minor reduction from 444 in 2000 to 435 in 2010, representing a change of -2.03%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,530 | -6.89% |
| Count | 444 | 435 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olvey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Olvey has experienced some fluctuations as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.07%) identified as White, which slightly reduced to 95.63% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010, 1.15% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.38% identified as belonging to two or more races. The percentage of people identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic saw an increase of 42.48%, rising from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.63% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.61% | 42.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |