Find out how popular the last name Oasay is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Oasay.

Oasay, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Oasay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oasay in America

Oasay is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oasay surname appeared 208 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Oasay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oasay to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Oasay

The surname Oasay originates from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, tracing its roots back to the 9th century. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "eas" meaning "ash tree" and "ey" meaning "island," suggesting a possible connection to a location near an ash-covered island.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Oasay can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Osaeig," a variant spelling. This entry suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the Oasay family is known to have held lands in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Oasay (c. 1220 - 1285) was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in the city of Oxford.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents with different spellings, such as "Oassay," "Oassey," and "Oasaie." This variation in spelling was common during that period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the Oasay surname was Sir Thomas Oasay (c. 1480 - 1542), a military commander and diplomat during the reign of Henry VIII. He played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the Peace of Cambrai in 1529.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Oasay (c. 1560 - 1631), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. Her works were widely circulated and influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Oasay family had established roots in various parts of England, including Warwickshire and Hertfordshire. John Oasay (1625 - 1702), a prominent merchant and landowner, was known for his philanthropic efforts, contributing to the establishment of several educational institutions in his home county.

The Oasay surname has also been associated with several place names throughout England, such as Oasay Manor in Gloucestershire and Oasay Hall in Oxfordshire, further reflecting the family's historical presence and influence in these regions.

Throughout its long history, the Oasay surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, merchants, and landowners, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oasay

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Oasay.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Oasay was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Oasay has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Oasay was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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