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

Oleksyn, 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 Oleksyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oleksyn in America

Oleksyn is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oleksyn surname appeared 111 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 Oleksyn.

The history of the last name Oleksyn

The surname OLEKSYN is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Halychyna region of western Ukraine, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. The name is derived from the Ukrainian given name Oleksiy, which is a variation of the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OLEKSYN surname can be found in the Lviv region's church records from the late 16th century. These records document several families with this surname, suggesting that the name had already been established in the area at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the OLEKSYN surname began to spread throughout the Ukrainian territories, as well as into neighboring regions of Poland and Russia. This was likely due to migration patterns and the expansion of trade routes.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the OLEKSYN surname was Mykhailo Oleksyn (1826-1891), a Ukrainian writer and cultural activist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian national revival movement. His works aimed to preserve and promote Ukrainian language and literature.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Yuriy Oleksyn (1899-1977), a Ukrainian military leader who fought for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century. He served as a general in the Ukrainian People's Army and later emigrated to Canada after World War II.

The OLEKSYN surname can also be found in historical records from the town of Olesko, located in the Lviv Oblast region of Ukraine. This town's name shares a similar root with the surname, suggesting a potential connection between the two.

In the early 20th century, Olha Oleksyn (1909-1998) was a notable Ukrainian artist and illustrator, known for her work in preserving and promoting traditional Ukrainian folk art styles.

Another individual of note was Petro Oleksyn (1914-1997), a Ukrainian economist and political scientist who made significant contributions to the study of economic systems and political theory.

Throughout its history, the OLEKSYN surname has maintained its strong ties to Ukrainian culture and heritage, reflecting the resilience and perseverance of the people who have carried this name through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oleksyn

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

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 Oleksyn 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.

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

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