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

Olejniczak, 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 Olejniczak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olejniczak in America

Olejniczak is the 21019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olejniczak surname appeared 1,251 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 Olejniczak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olejniczak 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 Olejniczak

The surname Olejniczak originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is a derivative of the Polish word "olejnik," which means "oil miller" or "oil presser." The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the production of oil, such as the pressing of rapeseed, olive, or other vegetable oils.

The name Olejniczak is a diminutive form of "olejnik," with the suffix "-czak" adding a diminutive and patronymic meaning, indicating that the bearer was the son of an oil miller or oil presser. This naming convention was common in Poland during the medieval and early modern periods, with surnames often reflecting occupations or familial relationships.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olejniczak can be found in the records of the town of Krakow in the late 16th century, where a certain Jan Olejniczak was listed as a resident. In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the village of Oleszno, near the city of Lublin, suggesting that the name may have had its origins in this region.

Throughout the centuries, the name Olejniczak has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 18th century, Andrzej Olejniczak (1712-1781) was a prominent landowner and local official in the region of Podlasie. In the 19th century, Stanisław Olejniczak (1842-1916) was a respected teacher and author of educational materials in the city of Poznań.

During the 20th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Irena Olejniczak (1915-2005), a renowned Polish actress who appeared in numerous theatrical productions and films throughout her career. Another notable figure was Józef Olejniczak (1923-2001), a highly decorated soldier who fought in the Polish resistance during World War II and later served in the Polish Army.

In more recent times, the name Olejniczak has been carried by individuals such as Marek Olejniczak (born 1951), a Polish politician and former member of the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament), and Paweł Olejniczak (born 1979), a professional football player who represented Poland in international competitions.

The name Olejniczak continues to be found predominantly in Poland, particularly in the regions of Lublin, Podlasie, and Masovia, where it has its deepest historical roots. While its origins trace back to a humble occupation, the name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the rich tapestry of Polish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olejniczak

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

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

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