Explore the Family Name Osmond
The meaning of Osmond
1. English (Somerset and Devon): from the Middle English personal name Osmund, representing either Old English Ōsmund or Anglo-Scandinavian Ōsmund from Old Norse Ásmundr, Asmund, from elements meaning ‘god’ + ‘protection’ (English); ‘hand; bride-price’ (Scandinavian). The name was popular among Normans in Normandy (see 2 below), and this contributed substantially to its currency in post-Conquest England. By the middle of the 13th century it was an inherited surname of the Norman family that owned Melbury Osmond in Dorset. For a probable pet form of Osmund, see Hoskin. 2. French (mainly Normandy): from the Old Norse personal name Asmund (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Osmond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Osmond has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Osmond surname was ranked 19,752 in terms of popularity, with 1,262 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 19,703 with 1,367 individuals holding the surname, marking an 8.32% growth. However, when proportioned per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,752 | #19,703 | 0.25% |
| Count | 1,262 | 1,367 | 8.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osmond
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Osmond has also evolved over time according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority of Osmonds, about 91.05%, identified as White, which decreased slightly to 89.47% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at 1.9%. The number of Osmonds who identify with two or more races saw a substantial increase from 1.43% to 2.27%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.35% to 1.90%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.48% to 0.73%. However, the percentage of Black Osmonds saw a small decrease from 3.80% to 3.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.05% | 89.47% | -1.74% |
| Black | 3.8% | 3.73% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.27% | 58.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.9% | 40.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.73% | 52.08% |