About Olaya
The surname Olaya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Olayo, which itself is a variant of the name Eulalio. The name Eulalio comes from the Greek word "eulalos," meaning "well-spoken" or "eloquent." Therefore, the surname Olaya is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Olayo" or "descendant of Olayo," and is associated with someone who was known for their eloquence or skill in speaking.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Olaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Olaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Olaya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Olaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Olaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.