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

Oleynik, 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 Oleynik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oleynik in America

Oleynik is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oleynik surname appeared 342 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 Oleynik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oleynik 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 Oleynik

The surname Oleynik has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine and Russia. It is derived from the Slavic root "olej," which means "oil" or "olive oil." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with olive oil production or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Oleynik can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Galicia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland at the time. The name appears in historical records and documents from this era, indicating its presence among the local population.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Oleynik gained prominence in various regions of the Russian Empire, including modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of western Russia. It is believed that the name spread across these areas due to migration and the movement of people within the empire.

In the 19th century, the Oleynik surname was found in various Russian Empire census records and official documents. One notable individual bearing this name was Dmitry Oleynik (1850-1920), a Russian businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of education and healthcare in his hometown of Odessa.

As the 20th century dawned, the Oleynik surname continued to have a presence in Eastern Europe. One notable figure was Nikolai Oleynik (1892-1937), a Soviet military officer who played a role in the Russian Civil War and later became a victim of Joseph Stalin's Great Purge.

Another significant individual with the Oleynik surname was Stanislav Oleynik (1920-2003), a Ukrainian author and poet who wrote extensively about life in Soviet Ukraine and the challenges faced by the Ukrainian people during that period.

Throughout history, the Oleynik surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and businessmen to artists, writers, and military personnel. While the exact origins of the name may be difficult to pinpoint, its prevalence in Eastern Europe and its connection to the olive oil trade make it a fascinating part of the region's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oleynik

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

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

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