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

Oosthuizen, 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 Oosthuizen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oosthuizen in America

Oosthuizen is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oosthuizen surname appeared 116 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 Oosthuizen.

The history of the last name Oosthuizen

The surname Oosthuizen originates from the Netherlands and is believed to have emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "oost" meaning "east" and "huizen" meaning "houses" or "dwellings." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to people living in houses or settlements located in the eastern part of a particular area or region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Oosthuizen can be found in the Dutch city of Utrecht, where it appeared in historical records dating back to the late 1500s. The name was also present in various other parts of the Netherlands, including the provinces of Friesland, Gelderland, and North Holland.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Oosthuizen surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and colonists migrated to other parts of the world, particularly to South Africa. This migration was partially driven by the Dutch East India Company's expansion into the Cape Colony (present-day South Africa) in the mid-17th century.

One notable figure bearing the Oosthuizen surname was Pieter Oosthuizen, a Dutch sailor and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the East Indies in the late 16th century. Another historical figure was Gerrit Oosthuizen, a Dutch settler in the Cape Colony, who was born in 1721 and played a role in the early development of the region.

In the 19th century, the Oosthuizen surname gained prominence in South Africa, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. Jacobus Oosthuizen (1822-1894) was a prominent Afrikaner politician and member of the Cape Parliament, while Johannes Oosthuizen (1876-1958) was a respected Afrikaans writer and poet.

Another notable figure was Hendrik Oosthuizen (1876-1937), a South African rugby player who represented the national team and played in the first-ever test match between South Africa and the British Isles in 1891. In the realm of sports, Pieter Oosthuizen (1916-1987) was a South African cricketer who played for the national team in the 1930s and 1940s.

While the Oosthuizen surname is still prevalent in the Netherlands and South Africa, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and globalization. However, its roots can be traced back to the Dutch-speaking regions of the Netherlands and the early Dutch settlements in South Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oosthuizen

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

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 Oosthuizen 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.

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 Oosthuizen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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