Explore the Family Name Osmun
The meaning of Osmun
English: variant of Osmond.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osmun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Osmun experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,653rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 34,427th, marking a change of -2.3%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Osmun surname increased from 639 to 658 during the same time period, indicating a growth of 2.97%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -8.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #34,427 | -2.3% |
| Count | 639 | 658 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osmun
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Osmun surname. In 2000, the vast majority of Osmuns identified as White, coming in at 95.93%. This percentage increased slightly in 2010, reaching 97.57%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, falling from 1.25% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. Notably, there were no Osmuns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of Osmuns identifying as Black dropped from 1.41% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 97.57% | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0.76% | -39.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |