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

Oldak, 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 Oldak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oldak in America

Oldak is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oldak surname appeared 133 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 Oldak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oldak 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 Oldak

The surname OLDAK is believed to have originated in Poland during the early medieval period, tracing its roots back to the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "olda," which referred to a particular type of flax or linen fabric used for clothing. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone involved in the production or trade of this material.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the OLDAK surname can be found in a Polish church record from the village of Gromnik, dated 1457. This document lists a "Jan Oldak" among the local residents. In the 16th century, the name appeared in various Polish tax records and land registers, indicating that families with this surname were well-established across different regions of the country.

The OLDAK surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Marcin Oldak, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Prussian campaigns of the late 16th century. Born in 1545, he gained recognition for his bravery and strategic abilities during the conflicts against the Teutonic Knights.

Another prominent bearer of the OLDAK name was Katarzyna Oldak, a Polish poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and have been preserved in several anthologies of Polish literature.

In the 18th century, Jan Oldak was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the reconstruction efforts in Warsaw following the city's destruction during the Great Northern War. His most notable achievement was the design and construction of the Basilica of the Holy Cross, a landmark church in Warsaw's Old Town.

The OLDAK surname has also been associated with several places and geographic features in Poland. For example, there is a small village called Oldaki in the Lublin region, which likely derived its name from early settlers bearing this surname. Additionally, there are several streams and rivers across the country with names like "Oldak Stream" or "Oldak River," further reflecting the historical presence of this surname in various regions.

While the OLDAK surname may not be as widespread as some other Polish names, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable figures across various fields, from military leadership to literature and architecture. Its origins as an occupational surname related to the linen trade provide a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and economic traditions of medieval Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oldak

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

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

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