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

Olcese, 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 Olcese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olcese in America

Olcese is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olcese surname appeared 275 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 Olcese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olcese 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 Olcese

The surname Olcese originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "olce," which meant a type of oak tree, suggesting a connection to a place where such trees were abundant or a surname denoting an occupation related to oak trees.

The earliest known references to the name Olcese can be found in medieval records from the regions of Liguria and Lombardy in northern Italy. One of the earliest documented instances is in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions an individual named Guglielmo Olcese, a landowner from the village of Olcese near Genoa.

During the Renaissance period, the Olcese family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Andrea Olcese (1522-1589) was a successful merchant and shipowner who contributed to the economic prosperity of the city.

The name Olcese also appears in historical documents from the nearby region of Lombardy. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Gian Battista Olcese (1610-1678), a renowned architect and sculptor who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Milan.

Another noteworthy individual was Francesco Olcese (1745-1821), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of general in the French army. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic skills during various campaigns across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Olcese gained recognition beyond Italy. Antonio Olcese (1825-1892), an Italian engineer and entrepreneur, made significant contributions to the development of railways and infrastructure projects in various countries, including Spain and Argentina.

While the surname Olcese originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the scenic villages and historical records of northern Italy, where the name first emerged and gained prominence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olcese

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

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

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