Explore the Family Name Oshell
The meaning of Oshell
Americanized form (also O’Shell) of an unidentified South German surname, possibly derived from a pet form of the Alemannic personal name Oschwald (see Oswald).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oshell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oshell has grown moderately in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname and moved up slightly by 2010 to rank at 51,396th. This represents a growth rate of 0.8%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 377 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, an increase of 7.43%, maintaining a proportion per 100k of 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #51,396 | 0.8% |
| Count | 377 | 405 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oshell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the Oshell surname identified as White, making up 93.90% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.60% by 2010. The representation of those identifying as Two or More Races saw a substantial increase of 71.07%, moving from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Similarly, there was a small increase within the Black community, growing from 2.65% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. It is also noteworthy that in 2010, an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic was recorded, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.72% | 71.07% |
| Black | 2.65% | 2.72% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |