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

Olear, 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 Olear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olear in America

Olear is the 41959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olear surname appeared 518 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 Olear.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olear 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 Olear

The surname Olear is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "ollear," which means "to make or produce earthenware pots or jars." This connection suggests that the name was initially associated with a family or clan involved in the pottery trade or craft.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Olear surname can be found in the records of the Kingdom of Aragon, a prominent medieval territory that encompassed parts of present-day Spain and France. In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Oleario and Ollerio, in the city of Zaragoza.

During the 15th century, the Olear name gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, where several families were involved in the thriving pottery industry. Notable figures from this era include Josep Olear, a renowned ceramist born in 1457 in Barcelona, whose intricate designs and innovative techniques brought him considerable acclaim.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Olear name spread to various territories and colonies. One notable example is Juan Olear, a explorer and cartographer born in Seville in 1532, who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and produced detailed maps of the Caribbean region.

In the 18th century, the Olear family established a strong presence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Francisco Olear, born in 1712, was a respected artist and ceramist whose works adorned many of the city's churches and palaces. His son, Antonio Olear (1748-1821), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned sculptor and potter.

Another notable figure bearing the Olear surname was María Olear, a philanthropist and advocate for women's education born in Granada in 1825. She founded several schools and institutions dedicated to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged girls throughout Andalusia.

While the Olear name has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States, where descendants of Spanish immigrants have established new roots and legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olear

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

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

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