Explore the Family Name Oslin
The meaning of Oslin
Americanized form of Swedish Åslin (see Aslin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oslin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oslin has seen a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking went from 39,378 to 41,359, marking a decrease of 5.03%. The count remained stable at 526 individuals bearing this surname in both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #41,359 | -5.03% |
| Count | 526 | 526 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oslin
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Oslin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 93.16% to 92.78%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, about 1.71% identified with two or more races, but this category showed no data in 2010. Both Hispanic and Black identities saw an increase over the decade, with Hispanic going from 1.90% to 2.85%, a 50% change, and Black from 2.47% to 3.04%, a 23.08% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 92.78% | -0.41% |
| Black | 2.47% | 3.04% | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.85% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |