Explore the Family Name Oshman
The meaning of Oshman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from either of two places called Oshmyany, one now in Belarus, the other (Ašmena) in Lithuania in Vilnius region.
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How common is the last name Oshman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oshman has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was at 61,207, but by 2010 it had fallen to 73,666, a decrease of 20.36%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 307 to 263 during the same time period, representing a 14.33% decrease. The proportion of people named Oshman per 100,000 also decreased from 0.11 to 0.09, a dip of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #73,666 | -20.36% |
| Count | 307 | 263 | -14.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oshman
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oshman. In 2000, 3.26% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, decreasing to 2.28% in 2010, a drop of 30.06%. Those identifying as two or more races declined from 2.61% to 2.28%, a change of -12.64%. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White, going from 93.49% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010, an increase of 0.87%. No changes were recorded for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 94.3% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.26% | 2.28% | -30.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 2.28% | -12.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |