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

Olesinski, 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 Olesinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olesinski in America

Olesinski is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olesinski surname appeared 108 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 Olesinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olesinski 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 Olesinski

The surname Olesinski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "olesnik," which refers to a person who lived near an alder grove or worked with alder wood. The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Małopolska and Silesia, where alder trees were abundant.

Olesinski is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. In this case, it likely originated from a village or town with a name related to alder trees, such as Oleszno or Oleszyce. These place names can be found in various historical records and medieval manuscripts from the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Olesinski surname dates back to 1564, when a certain Jan Olesinski was mentioned in a land registry document from the town of Tarnów, located in southern Poland. Another notable early reference is found in the 1629 parish records of the village of Żywiec, where a family by the name of Olesinski is listed among the local residents.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Olesinski surname have left their mark. One notable example is Jakub Olesinski (1639-1705), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought against the Swedish invasion during the Second Northern War. Another prominent figure was Józef Olesinski (1777-1838), a Polish painter and engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes.

In the realm of literature, Władysław Olesinski (1810-1871) was a Polish poet and translator who contributed to the Romantic Movement. His contemporaries included the renowned Adam Mickiewicz and Juliusz Słowacki.

Moving into the 20th century, Zygmunt Olesinski (1891-1940) was a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm, the Polish parliament, in the interwar period. Sadly, he perished during World War II at the hands of the Soviet secret police.

Another noteworthy individual was Janusz Olesinski (1916-1992), a Polish artist and sculptor known for his monumental public works, including the iconic Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw, unveiled in 1948.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the Olesinski surname, reflecting its deep roots and significance within Polish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olesinski

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

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

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