Explore the Family Name Osment
The meaning of Osment
English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Osmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osment in the United States?
The surname Osment, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some shifts in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,711 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had slightly slipped to 35,721, indicating a decrease of 2.91%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a small increase from 616 to 629 persons, marking a growth of 2.11%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.7%, moving from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #35,721 | -2.91% |
| Count | 616 | 629 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osment
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Osment surname identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 97.73%, which fell slightly to 96.34% in 2010. The data also indicates that there was a substantial increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010 - a significant jump of 96.3%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Osment surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there is a record of 0.79% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where there was no previous record in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 0.81% to 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.34% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.59% | 96.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.79% | -2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |