Explore the Family Name Osen
The meaning of Osen
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from the definite singular form of os, Old Norse óss ‘river mouth’. 2. Swedish: unexplained. Today it is very rare in Sweden. 3. German (Ösen): patronymic from the personal name Öser (see Oser). 4. North German: habitational name from Oese near Bremervörde. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arlis, Berger, Lars. German Bernhard.
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How common is the last name Osen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Osen" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Osen was ranked 58,999th in terms of popularity and had 321 bearers in the U.S. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 63,218th, with only 316 individuals carrying the name. This represented a drop in rank by 7.15% and a count reduction by 1.56%. The proportion of people named Osen per 100,000 population also fell by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #63,218 | -7.15% |
| Count | 321 | 316 | -1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osen
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Osen". In 2000, the majority (95.95%) identified as White, with a small percentage (1.56%) identifying as Black. However, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent, nor those identifying with two or more races. By 2010, the majority still identified as White (95.89%), but the proportion of Black identifiers had dropped to zero. Interestingly, new groups emerged, with 1.58% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.90% reporting as having two or more races. There were still no reported individuals identifying as Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.89% | -0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |