2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Olynick
An occupational surname of Ukrainian origin referring to an oil or fat merchant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Olynick. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Olynick 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Olynick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Olynick, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Olynick
The surname Olynick is believed to have originated in the region of Eastern Europe, specifically in modern-day Ukraine and Belarus, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic root "olya," meaning "to pour" or "to spill," potentially referring to an occupation or location associated with water sources or liquid handling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olynick can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various church records and documents in the regions of Volhynia and Polesia. The name was also found in some Polish and Lithuanian records, suggesting its widespread use across these neighboring regions.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as Olynyk, Olynycz, and Olynicz, were documented in various historical records and manuscripts. Some of these records included mentions of individuals with the surname Olynick, such as Ivan Olynick, a landowner in the village of Khmeliv, born around 1650, and Maryna Olynick, a merchant from the town of Lutsk, who lived in the late 1700s.
The name Olynick may also be connected to certain place names or geographic features in the region, such as the Olynka River in Belarus or the village of Olynka in Ukraine. These place names could have influenced the formation and spread of the surname.
Notable historical figures with the surname Olynick include Yuriy Olynick (1820-1895), a Ukrainian writer and poet known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement, and Petro Olynick (1865-1932), a prominent Ukrainian politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence in the early 20th century.
Another notable individual was Hanna Olynick (1890-1978), a Ukrainian-born American educator and activist who advocated for the rights of Ukrainian immigrants in the United States. Additionally, Mykhailo Olynick (1905-1986) was a respected Ukrainian artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Eastern Europe.
The surname Olynick has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Eastern Europe, with its origins dating back several centuries. While its precise etymology remains open to interpretation, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the diverse tapestry of the region's heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Olynick
Among Census respondents with the surname Olynick, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Olynick 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 Olynick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 86
- Two or more races9.0% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Olynick
Olynick 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 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 Olynick 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 | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Olynick bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Olynick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Olynick?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Olynick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Olynick?
Olynick ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Olynick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Olynick.
Has Olynick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Olynick went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Olynick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Olynick, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Olynick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Olynick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Two or More Races (9.0%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Olynick (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 Olynick mean?
An occupational surname of Ukrainian origin referring to an oil or fat merchant. 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 Olynick (0.03 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 common is the surname Olynick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Olynick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.