Explore the Family Name Osher
The meaning of Osher
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Osher, from Hebrew Asher ‘blessed’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Yehuda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Osher" witnessed a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 41,320 in 2000, it slid to the 50,362 position in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 21.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished during this decade, from 497 to 415, reflecting a 16.5% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named "Osher" per 100,000 fell by 22.22%, from 0.18 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #50,362 | -21.88% |
| Count | 497 | 415 | -16.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osher
The ethnic identity associated with the name "Osher" also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of bearers of the surname were identified as White, constituting 94.77% in 2000 and 93.49% in 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 1.35%. Hispanic representation increased by 30.77%, rising from 2.21% to 2.89%. The percentage of those claiming two or more races also rose marginally by 6.63%, from 1.81% to 1.93%. However, there was no change in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.49% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.89% | 30.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.93% | 6.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |