2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Olita
A surname derived from a place name in Lithuania.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Olita. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Olita 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Olita in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Olita, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Olita
The surname Olita has its origins in Italy, emerging during the Renaissance period in the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "olita," meaning "little olive," referring to the olive tree or fruit. The name may have originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone associated with olive cultivation or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Olita can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the late 15th century. It appears in a document mentioning an Olita family involved in the production and sale of olive oil, a prominent industry in the region at the time.
In the 16th century, the surname Olita spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Records from this period show the name being associated with families engaged in agricultural activities, often related to olive farming or the production of olive-based products.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Olita include Giovanni Olita, a renowned artist from the city of Siena who lived during the late 16th century. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.
Another prominent figure was Francesca Olita, a writer and poet from Rome, who lived in the 17th century. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, published in 1647, gained widespread acclaim and was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
In the 18th century, the Olita surname appears in historical documents from the city of Perugia, where a family by that name owned a successful olive oil mill and played an influential role in the local economy.
One of the most well-known Olitas in recent history was Antonio Olita, a renowned sculptor from Naples who lived from 1821 to 1895. His works, often depicting mythological and allegorical figures, can be found in various public spaces and art galleries across Italy.
Another notable individual was Giovanna Olita, a celebrated opera singer from Milan who performed in the late 19th century. Her powerful voice and captivating stage presence earned her critical acclaim and made her a beloved figure in the world of Italian opera.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Olita
Among Census respondents with the surname Olita, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Olita 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 Olita surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 90
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.1% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Olita
Olita appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,576 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,576 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,540 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 Olita 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 | #149,395 | #150,935 | -1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Olita bearers went from 110 to 108 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,935.
FAQ
Olita surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Olita?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Olita. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Olita?
Olita ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Olita. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Olita.
Has Olita become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Olita went from 110 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Olita?
Among Census respondents with the surname Olita, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%) and Hispanic (4.6%). 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 Olita in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Olita appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (11.1%), Hispanic (4.6%). 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 Olita (2000, 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 Olita mean?
A surname derived from a place name in Lithuania. 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 Olita (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 many people have the last name Olita?
Find out how many people have the last name Olita on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.