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

Osako, 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 Osako surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osako in America

Osako is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osako surname appeared 200 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 Osako.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osako 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 Osako

The surname "Osako" is believed to have originated in Japan during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "o" meaning "big" and "sako" meaning "hill" or "mound". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a large hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Osako name can be found in the Edo period historical records from the late 17th century. These documents reference a samurai warrior named Osako Toshiro who served under the renowned Tokugawa shogunate.

During the Meiji era in the late 19th century, there are records of an Osako family residing in the Shizuoka prefecture. This region is known for its picturesque hills and mountains, lending credence to the theory of the name's geographical origins.

In the early 20th century, a prominent Japanese artist named Osako Naotaro (1865-1928) gained recognition for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings. His works often depicted traditional Japanese landscapes and cultural scenes.

Another notable figure with the Osako surname is Osako Keiji (1919-2003), a highly respected Japanese calligrapher and poet. His calligraphic works were widely exhibited and celebrated throughout Japan.

The name Osako can also be found in historical records from the Edo period, mentioning a village called "Osakoyama" which literally translates to "Osako Mountain". This further reinforces the connection between the surname and its potential origins related to elevated landforms.

In more recent times, Osako Hiroshi (1934-2010) was a renowned Japanese architect known for his innovative and sustainable building designs. His work earned him numerous accolades and awards throughout his career.

While the Osako surname may not be among the most common in Japan, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from martial arts and arts to literature and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osako

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

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

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