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

Oliverez, 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 Oliverez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oliverez in America

Oliverez is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oliverez surname appeared 122 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 Oliverez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oliverez 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 Oliverez

The surname Oliverez is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "olivo," meaning olive tree, or "olivar," referring to an olive grove or orchard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliverez can be found in the 14th century, when it appeared in local municipal records and property deeds in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. These areas were known for their thriving olive cultivation, suggesting that the name might have been associated with individuals involved in the olive oil industry or landowners with substantial olive groves.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Oliverez name began to spread beyond its initial geographic boundaries, possibly due to migration and the expansion of Spanish territories. Some historical documents from this period mention individuals bearing the surname Oliverez in different parts of Spain, such as Castile and Aragon.

One notable individual with the Oliverez surname was Diego Oliverez, a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Caribbean islands.

Another historical figure was Juana Oliverez, a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Seville in the 16th century. She was known for her charitable works and for establishing a convent in her hometown, which still bears her name today.

In the 17th century, the Oliverez surname gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. Juan Oliverez, born in 1615 in Seville, was a notable settler and landowner in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico). He played a crucial role in the development of the olive oil industry in the region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Oliverez name traveled to different parts of the world, including the Philippines, where a branch of the family settled during the Spanish colonial era. One notable figure from this branch was Pedro Oliverez, a military officer and administrator in the late 18th century, who served as the Governor of the Mariana Islands.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Oliverez families could be found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in countries with strong Spanish colonial influences, such as Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. One notable individual from this period was Tomás Oliverez, a renowned Argentine poet and writer who lived from 1832 to 1901.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oliverez

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

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

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