Explore the Family Name Opiela
The meaning of Opiela
Polish: occupational name for a gardener, from an agent derivativeof opielać ‘to weed’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Jaroslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Opiela in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Opiela saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,651st in terms of popularity with a count of 441 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen slightly to the 45,569th rank, with a total of 469 individuals carrying the surname. This represents an increase of approximately 6.35 percent over this period. Throughout both census years, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #45,569 | 0.18% |
| Count | 441 | 469 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opiela
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Opiela identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.37 percent in 2000 to 94.24 percent in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.72 percent to 4.05 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.24% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 4.05% | 48.9% |
| 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% |