Explore the Family Name Oreskovich
The meaning of Oreskovich
Americanized form of Croatian Orešković: derivative of a dialect diminutive of oreh ‘walnut’, perhaps used as a (pejorative) nickname for a physically small man or as an occupational name for someone who collected and sold walnuts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oreskovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oreskovich saw a slight decline in rankings from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 54,643 to 55,121, a decrease of 0.87%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 5.67%, from 353 to 373. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #55,121 | -0.87% |
| Count | 353 | 373 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oreskovich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of people with the Oreskovich surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 0.88% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also fell slightly from 2.83% to 2.68% during this period. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.91% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.68% | -5.3% |
| 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% |