Explore the Family Name Osmon
The meaning of Osmon
English (southern): variant of Osmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osmon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Osmon saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,142 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slid to 34,835 - a decrease of 19.54%. The count of individuals with this last name also fell from 766 to 648 over the same period, representing a 15.4% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Osmon per 100,000 decreased by 21.43% from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #34,835 | -19.54% |
| Count | 766 | 648 | -15.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osmon
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes in the ethnic distribution of those bearing the Osmon surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White remained stable at approximately 93.5%. However, a significant decrease was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.96% to 0.93%, a change of -52.55%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 1.57% to 2.47%, reflecting a 57.32% increase. Those indicating they were of two or more races slightly decreased from 2.22% to 2.16%. No Osmons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 93.52% | 0.05% |
| Black | 1.57% | 2.47% | 57.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.16% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0.93% | -52.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |