Explore the Family Name Oslund
The meaning of Oslund
Americanized form of Swedish or Norwegian Åslund, composed of the elements ås ‘ridge’ + lund ‘grove’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oslund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oslund has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,083, and by 2010, it had dropped to 24,961, marking a 3.65% decrease. However, the number of individuals carrying the Oslund surname saw a small increase over this decade, with a count of 977 in 2000 that rose to 996 in 2010, a 1.94% growth. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.56% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #24,961 | -3.65% |
| Count | 977 | 996 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oslund
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oslund also changed during 2000-2010. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of Oslunds identified as White, but there was a slight decrease from 97.13% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. During this period, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities increased by 56.86% and 65.24%, respectively. There was also an impressive 115.69% increase in those identifying as two or more races. In both census years, no Oslund identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 94.78% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.71% | 65.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.1% | 115.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.8% | 56.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |