Explore the Family Name Osborne
The meaning of Osborne
English: from the Middle English personal name Osbern, partly from late Old English Ōsbern, an Anglicized form of Old Norse Ásbiǫrn (from áss ‘god’ + biǫrn ‘bear’), but more usually from Norman use of the cognate ancient Germanic Ōsbern. Osbern was often treated as an alternative form of Osbert. For pet forms see Hoskin and Opie. The surname has also been established in Ireland (Waterford, Tipperary) since the mid-16th century.
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How common is the last name Osborne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Osborne has seen a slight dip in popularity over a ten-year period. In 2000, it ranked as the 457th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 502nd position, representing a decrease of 9.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Osborne surname increased from 65,802 in 2000 to 66,827 in 2010, an increase of 1.56%. However, when considering the proportion of Osbornes per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 7.13%, falling from 24.39 to 22.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #457 | #502 | -9.85% |
| Count | 65,802 | 66,827 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 24.39 | 22.65 | -7.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osborne
In terms of ethnic identity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Osborne surname spans across various groups. The largest percentage of Osbornes identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease from 83.98% in 2000 to 82.28% in 2010. The second largest group was those identifying as Black, which saw a small increase from 11.98% to 12.39% over the decade. The Hispanic group saw the most significant increase, with their representation among Osbornes growing by 54.17% over the ten years. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander group also grew by 31.58%, albeit still representing a small fraction of all Osbornes. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase of 3.17%, while the group of those claiming two or more races also expanded by 23.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.98% | 82.28% | -2.02% |
| Black | 11.98% | 12.39% | 3.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.22% | 54.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.97% | 23.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.65% | 3.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.5% | 31.58% |
Osborne ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Osborne is British & Irish, which comprises 56.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.4%) and Scandinavian (3.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.5% |
| French & German | 22.4% |
| Scandinavian | 3.7% |
| Other | 17.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Osborne
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Osborne have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 89.60% |
What Osborne haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Osborne is R-L1066.1, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1066.1 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Osborn, Brady, Weeks, Travers, Pepper, Lovell, Osburn, Rowland, Naylor, Mckay.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Osborne surname are: T2b, H, H1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Osborne have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Osborne" Surname 43.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Osborne" Surname 29.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Osborne" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Osborne" Surname 19.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Osborne?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Osborne are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition