2000
#14,288
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,923
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.71
Rare Last name
Oliveras
A toponymic surname derived from olive groves or a place abundant with olive trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,316 Americans carry the last name Oliveras. That puts it at #10,576 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.97 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 103,364 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Oliveras 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
3.3K
1 in 103,364
Census rank
#10,576
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,892 bearers of the surname Oliveras in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.97 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10576th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Oliveras, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Oliveras
The surname Oliveras is of Spanish origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "oliva," meaning "olive," and likely referred to someone who cultivated or traded olives, or lived near an olive grove. The suffix "-as" indicates a place of origin or residence.
The Oliveras surname first appeared in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain known for its olive groves and olive oil production. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Oliveras, Olivera, and Oliveres, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.
One of the earliest known references to the name Oliveras can be found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a record of land distribution in Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century. Several individuals with the surname Oliveras were listed as recipients of land grants in the region.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ramon Oliveras was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Barcelona. His name appears in various legal documents and property records from that era.
Another historical figure bearing the Oliveras surname was Francesc Oliveras, a 16th-century sculptor and woodcarver from Girona, Catalonia. His works can be found in several churches and monasteries in the region.
During the 17th century, Jaume Oliveras was a renowned physician and author from Barcelona. He wrote several treatises on medicine and healthcare, which were widely read in Spain and other parts of Europe.
In the 18th century, Josep Oliveras was a respected artist and painter from Vic, Catalonia. His works, including religious paintings and portraits, adorned churches and private collections throughout the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Oliveras surname outside Spain can be traced to Juan Oliveras, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Oliveras played a role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.
Overall, the Oliveras surname has a rich history dating back to medieval Spain, particularly in the Catalonia region, where it was associated with olive cultivation, trade, and various professions and occupations over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Oliveras
Among Census respondents with the surname Oliveras, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Oliveras 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 Oliveras surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.4% · 2,615
- White6.4% · 184
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 41
- Black or African American1.1% · 33
- Two or more races0.5% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Oliveras
Oliveras 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
#12,042
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,591
+668 bearers (+34.7%)
Per 100,000 0.88
Rank movement Up 2,246 places
2020
#10,576
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,892
+301 bearers (+11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.97
Rank movement Up 1,466 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,288 | 1,923 | 0.71 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,042 | 2,591 | 0.88 | +668 bearers (+34.7%) | Up 2,246 places |
| 2020 | #10,576 | 2,892 | 0.97 | +301 bearers (+11.6%) | Up 1,466 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 Oliveras 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 | #12,042 | #10,576 | 12.2% |
| Count | 2,591 | 2,892 | 11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.88 | 0.97 | 9.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Oliveras bearers went from 2,591 to 2,892 (+11.6% change). The surname moved up 1,466 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,042 to #10,576.
FAQ
Oliveras surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Oliveras?
Name Census estimates that about 3,316 living Americans carry the surname Oliveras. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 103,364 residents.
How common is Oliveras?
Oliveras ranks #10,576 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.97 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,892 people with the surname Oliveras. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,316), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.97 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.97 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Oliveras.
Has Oliveras become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Oliveras went from 2,591 recorded bearers to 2,892. That is an increase of 301 (+11.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,042 to #10,576.
What does the Census say about the background of Oliveras?
Among Census respondents with the surname Oliveras, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.4%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Oliveras in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (2,615 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Oliveras appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.4%), White (6.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.4%). 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 Oliveras (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 Oliveras mean?
A toponymic surname derived from olive groves or a place abundant with olive trees. 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 Oliveras (0.97 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 Oliveras?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Oliveras on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.