Explore the Family Name Osterholm
The meaning of Osterholm
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + holm ‘islet’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Osterholm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Osterholm saw a minor dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Osterholm ranked 84,310 in popularity and by 2010 dropped slightly to rank 85,357, reflecting a change of -1.24%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 207 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.8%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population declined by 12.5%, shifting from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #85,357 | -1.24% |
| Count | 207 | 219 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osterholm
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a small shift observed in the distribution of the Osterholm surname bearers over the decade. In 2000, 99% of the Osterholms identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 97.72% by 2010, marking a change of -1.29%. There were no recorded instances of Osterholms identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.72% | -1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |