Find out how popular the last name Olachea is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Olachea.

Olachea, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Olachea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olachea in America

Olachea is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olachea surname appeared 250 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Olachea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olachea to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Olachea

The surname Olachea has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "olha" meaning "barley" and "chea" meaning "small," suggesting a possible link to an agricultural background or a descriptive nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olachea can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a 10th-century cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This document contains several references to individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Olachehe" and "Olachehea."

During the 12th century, the name Olachea appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Navarre, including the Cartulario de Santa María la Real de Nájera, a collection of charters and documents from the monastery of Santa María la Real de Nájera. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in the region of Navarre at that time.

A notable figure bearing the surname Olachea was Juan de Olachea, a 15th-century nobleman and landowner from the Basque Country. He is mentioned in several historical documents from the reign of King Juan II of Aragon, indicating his involvement in local affairs and administration.

Another prominent individual with the name Olachea was Pedro de Olachea, who lived in the 16th century. He served as a magistrate in the city of Pamplona, the capital of the former Kingdom of Navarre, and played a role in the legal and judicial affairs of the region.

In the 17th century, the name Olachea appeared in records from the town of Lesaka, located in the northern Basque province of Navarre. One notable figure from this period was María de Olachea, who was born in Lesaka in 1621 and was involved in local religious and charitable activities.

The surname Olachea also has a connection to the town of Bera, situated in the Basque region of Navarre. In the 18th century, several individuals bearing the name Olachea were recorded as residents of this town, including Martín de Olachea, who was born in Bera in 1712 and worked as a merchant.

Throughout its history, the surname Olachea has maintained its roots in the Basque region, with various branches and individuals contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of the area. While the name may have evolved and diversified over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in northern Spain and southwestern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olachea

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Olachea.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Olachea was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Olachea has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Olachea was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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