Olson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Olson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 164,035 people with the surname Olson in the United States. Olson is the 157th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Olson?

About 0.053% Americans have the last name Olson.

This means 1 in 1,882 people are named Olson.

Is the Last Name Olson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Olson grew by 0.3%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Olson are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Olson in the United States.

Race Percent
White94.76%
Hispanic2.03%
Multiracial1.43%
Native American0.72%
Asian0.66%
Black0.40%