Explore the Family Name Osterlund
The meaning of Osterlund
Swedish (Österlund) and Danish (Østerlund):ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements öster ‘eastern’ + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Holger, Johan, Sven.
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How common is the last name Osterlund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Osterlund has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 49,965 and increased its rank to 48,628 by 2010, marking a 2.68% improvement. The number of people bearing this name also rose from 394 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, an increase of 10.15%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Osterlund per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.15 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #48,628 | 2.68% |
| Count | 394 | 434 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osterlund
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Osterlund identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 94.92% in 2000 to 95.39% in 2010. There were no identified individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.15% of people with the surname Osterlund identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 95.39% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.76% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |