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

Olenick, 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 Olenick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olenick in America

Olenick is the 24075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olenick surname appeared 1,046 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 Olenick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olenick 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 Olenick

The surname Olenick is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Poland and Ukraine, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic given name "Oleg" or "Olegh," which itself has roots in the Old Norse name "Åleikr" or "Olaf." This name is thought to have been introduced to the Slavic lands through Viking influence and settlements in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olenick can be traced back to the 15th century, when a certain Iwan Olenick was mentioned in a Polish land registry from the town of Krakow. The name also appeared in various church records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.

The Olenick surname is closely associated with the Polish town of Oleśnica, which was historically known as Olenitzka or Olenitz. It is possible that some early bearers of the name may have originated from or lived in this town, contributing to the development and spread of the surname.

One notable figure with the surname Olenick was Mikhail Olenick, a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and writer who lived in the late 18th century. He authored several theological works and was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the Ukrainian population.

Another individual of note was Andrey Olenick, a Russian explorer and cartographer who lived in the early 19th century. He participated in several expeditions to the Siberian region and was responsible for creating detailed maps of the area, which were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of the Russian Far East.

In the realm of literature, Olga Olenick was a Polish-born writer and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She published several collections of poetry and prose works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

During the early 20th century, a certain Ivan Olenick was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian independence movement. He was a member of the Ukrainian People's Republic and played an active role in advocating for the establishment of an independent Ukrainian state.

Additionally, in the field of science, there was a notable Russian physicist named Alexander Olenick, who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olenick

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

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

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