Explore the Family Name Osofsky
The meaning of Osofsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Osowski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Azriel, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Osofsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Osofsky has experienced an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 64,559, showing a change of 5.56 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals identified with this surname also grew from 269 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.5 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #64,559 | 5.56% |
| Count | 269 | 308 | 14.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osofsky
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Osofsky identify as White. In 2000, 97.03 percent of Osofskys identified as White, whereas in 2010 the percentage slightly decreased to 95.13, marking a change of -1.96 percent. Interestingly, the census showed a small emergence in diversity within the Osofsky group between 2000 and 2010, with 1.62 percent identifying as being of two or more races in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. No Osofskys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.13% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |