Explore the Family Name Osmundson
The meaning of Osmundson
Americanized form of Norwegian Osmundsen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel, Obert, Jarl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osmundson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Osmundson has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 30,682 in 2000, it slipped to 32,365 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.49%. The number of individuals with this last name also fell slightly from 717 to 711, indicating a 0.84% drop. As a result, the proportion of people named Osmundson per 100,000 dipped by 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #32,365 | -5.49% |
| Count | 717 | 711 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osmundson
When examining ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Osmundson identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a modest decrease from 95.40% in 2000 to 93.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation within the Hispanic community saw an increase of 27.75%, moving from 2.09% to 2.67%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races also increased, albeit slightly, while no change was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.95% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.67% | 27.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.55% | 1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |