Explore the Family Name Osika
The meaning of Osika
Polish, Czech, and Slovak; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Osyka): from osika, Ukrainian osyka ‘aspen’, either a nickname for someone who trembled like an aspen leaf, or a topographic term for someone who lived where aspens grew.
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How common is the last name Osika in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Osika has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, Osika ranked 38,587th, but fell to 39,887th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.37%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased from 539 to 550 during the same period, representing a rise of 2.04%. The proportion of the Osika surname per 100,000 people also decreased by about 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #39,887 | -3.37% |
| Count | 539 | 550 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osika
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Osika identify as White - 95.73% in 2000 and slightly reduced to 95.27% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of nearly 20%, from 1.67% to 2.00%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped by 45.51%, while there were small upticks for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black (both 0.91%). There was no change in the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.27% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2% | 19.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0.91% | -45.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |