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

Olaso, 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 Olaso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olaso in America

Olaso is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olaso surname appeared 161 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 Olaso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olaso 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 Olaso

The surname Olaso is of Spanish origin, originating from the Basque region of Spain. The name is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Basque word "olaso," meaning "meadow" or "pasture."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Olaso can be traced back to the village of Olaso in the province of Guipuzcoa, located in the Basque Country. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or owned land in the area known as Olaso.

Historical records indicate that the name Olaso appeared in several documents from the 17th century onwards, including parish records and local registries. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname was Juan de Olaso, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Olaso in the mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Olaso began to spread beyond the Basque region as families migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Pedro Olaso y Arredondo (1689-1767), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who served as the governor of Florida during the Spanish colonial era.

As the surname Olaso continued to spread, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Olasso, Olazo, and Olaçu. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Olaso gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Tomás Olaso y Eguino (1808-1878), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Another notable figure from this period was Mariano Olaso y Gómez (1826-1901), a Spanish writer and journalist who founded several literary and cultural publications in Madrid.

In the 20th century, the Olaso surname continued to be represented across various professions. One prominent individual was José Olaso y Serrano (1904-1986), a Spanish artist and painter known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

Additionally, Ignacio Olaso y Lecanda (1903-1981) was a Spanish architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of modern architecture in Spain.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Olaso has a rich history spanning several centuries, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olaso

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

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 Olaso 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 Olaso 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 Olaso was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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