Explore the Family Name Oskin
The meaning of Oskin
English: variant of Hoskin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oskin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,934th most common surname and by 2010, it fell to the 72,332nd spot, marking an 11.39% drop. The number of individuals with the Oskin surname also experienced a modest decline over this decade. There were 286 people with this last name in 2000, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to 269, indicating a 5.94% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Oskin per 100,000 people dropped by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #72,332 | -11.39% |
| Count | 286 | 269 | -5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oskin
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Oskin surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those carrying the Oskin surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 97.9% in 2000 to 97.4% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities as none of the individuals with the Oskin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |