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

Olinski, 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 Olinski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olinski in America

Olinski is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olinski surname appeared 275 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 Olinski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olinski 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 Olinski

The surname Olinski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "olcha," meaning "alder tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially attributed to someone who lived near an alder grove or worked with this type of wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Olinski name can be found in the parish records of the village of Olszyna, located in the Masovian region of Poland, dating back to the late 1500s. It is possible that the name's spelling may have evolved from "Olszyna," the name of this village, which itself is derived from the Polish word "olsza," meaning "alder."

In the 17th century, the Olinski name appeared in various Polish historical documents, including land records and tax registers. One notable individual bearing this surname was Jan Olinski, a landowner and military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1626-1629) under King Sigismund III Vasa.

During the 18th century, the Olinski family expanded their presence across various regions of Poland. Marcin Olinski (1701-1778) was a prominent merchant and philanthropist in the city of Krakow, known for his contributions to the local community and support of educational institutions.

As the Olinski name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other countries. In the early 19th century, Franciszek Olinski (1785-1856) was a Polish émigré who settled in France and became a respected artist, known for his landscape paintings and portraiture.

Another notable figure with the Olinski surname was Maria Olinski (1873-1942), a Polish-born educator and women's rights activist. She dedicated her life to establishing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and advocating for gender equality in education.

While the name Olinski originated in Poland, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant Polish diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olinski

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

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

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