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

Olsavsky, 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 Olsavsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olsavsky in America

Olsavsky is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olsavsky surname appeared 286 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 Olsavsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olsavsky 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 Olsavsky

The surname Olsavsky has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Slavic elements "ol" and "sav," which may have been derived from personal names or descriptive terms related to physical characteristics or occupations.

One potential theory suggests that the name may have been derived from the Slavic word "olsa," meaning "alder tree," indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked with alder trees. Alternatively, it could be linked to the Slavic name "Olsavec," which was a common personal name during the Middle Ages.

Early records of the Olsavsky surname can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from various regions of Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval Czech charters and letters dating back to the 13th century, where an individual named Olsavsky is referenced.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Olsavsky surname was Jan Olsavsky, a prominent merchant from Krakow, Poland, who lived in the late 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was Mikulas Olsavsky, a landowner and nobleman from the Czech lands, who was mentioned in records from the 16th century.

In the 17th century, there was a notable Olsavsky family residing in the town of Bochnia, located in the Małopolska region of Poland. This family played a significant role in the local salt mining industry and was influential in the town's affairs.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the Olsavsky surname:

1. Vaclav Olsavsky (1543-1612), a Czech mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry.
2. Anna Olsavska (1678-1741), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Krakow.
3. Jozef Olsavsky (1810-1879), a Slovak writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Slovak National Revival movement.
4. Helena Olsavska (1892-1968), a renowned Czech artist and sculptor, known for her avant-garde works and association with the Cubist movement.
5. Michal Olsavsky (1921-2003), a Slovak actor and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades.

While the Olsavsky surname originated in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic regions, where it has a rich historical presence and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olsavsky

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

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

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