Explore the Family Name Osbeck
The meaning of Osbeck
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of os ‘river mouth’ or ås ‘hill, ridge’ (possibly as placename elements) + beck, a variant of bäck ‘brook, stream’. 2. Danish: habitational name from Osbæk in Als, from os ‘river mouth’ + bæk ‘brook, stream’.
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How common is the last name Osbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Osbeck" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank fell from the 76,700th position in 2000 to the 79,598th position in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Osbeck surname rose marginally from 233 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, which is a 2.58% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #79,598 | -3.78% |
| Count | 233 | 239 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osbeck
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Osbeck surname is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.85% of those with the surname identified as white, and this figure increased slightly to 98.74% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races in both years. It should be noted that in certain cases, specific data may have been suppressed (marked with an 'S') for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.74% | 0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |