Explore the Family Name Ossa
The meaning of Ossa
1. Basque: Castilianized form of Otsa (see Osa). 2. Spanish: possibly a variant of De la Ossa. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jaime, Julio, Jairo, Jesus, Jose, Luis, Roberto, Adiela, Adriana, Alba, Alberto, Alejandro.
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How common is the last name Ossa in the United States?
The surname Ossa showed increased popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ossa was ranked as the 40,622nd most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it had climbed significantly in rank to 33,645th, marking a change of 17.18%. This rise in popularity was accompanied by a corresponding increase in the number of individuals with the surname. In 2000, 507 people bore the surname Ossa, but by 2010, this figure had risen to 677, showing a growth rate of 33.53%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, indicating an upward trend of 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #33,645 | 17.18% |
| Count | 507 | 677 | 33.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.23 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ossa
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Ossa identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight increase in this demographic over the decade. In 2000, 76.13% of those bearing the Ossa surname were of Hispanic ethnicity, and by 2010, this proportion had risen to 79.62%, a change of 4.58%. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, although their percentage decreased over the decade, falling from 21.70% in 2000 to 18.91% in 2010, a drop of 12.86%. The proportion of those identifying as Black remained constant at 1.18% for both years. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Ossa identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.13% | 79.62% | 4.58% |
| White | 21.7% | 18.91% | -12.86% |
| Black | 1.18% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |