2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Oleksyn
A Ukrainian surname derived from "Oleksa," a diminutive form of Oleksandr.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Oleksyn. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Oleksyn surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Oleksyn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Oleksyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Oleksyn
Among Census respondents with the surname Oleksyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Oleksyn bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Oleksyn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 118
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Oleksyn
Oleksyn appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+9 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,298 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 6,298 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Oleksyn surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #142,049 | 4.2% |
| Count | 111 | 120 | 8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Oleksyn bearers went from 111 to 120 (+8.1% change). The surname moved up 6,298 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #142,049.
FAQ
Oleksyn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Oleksyn?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Oleksyn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Oleksyn?
Oleksyn ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Oleksyn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Oleksyn.
Has Oleksyn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Oleksyn went from 111 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 9 (+8.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Oleksyn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Oleksyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Oleksyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (118 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Oleksyn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Oleksyn (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Oleksyn mean?
A Ukrainian surname derived from "Oleksa," a diminutive form of Oleksandr. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Oleksyn (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Oleksyn?
See how many Americans have the surname Oleksyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.