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

Osbon, 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 Osbon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osbon in America

Osbon is the 31873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osbon surname appeared 724 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 Osbon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osbon 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 Osbon

The surname Osbon has its origins in England and dates back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Old English name Osbern, which is derived from the Old Norse elements "os" meaning "god" and "beorn" meaning "bear." The name Osbern was introduced to England by Norse settlers during the Viking Age and gradually evolved into various spellings like Osborne, Osbourne, and Osbon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osbon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions an individual named Osbern who held lands in the county of Warwickshire.

The surname Osbon was particularly prevalent in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire during the medieval period. It is likely that the name originated from one of the many villages or hamlets in these regions, some of which still bear similar names like Osbaston or Osborn.

Notable individuals with the surname Osbon throughout history include Sir Richard Osbon (1568-1630), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1624. Another prominent figure was John Osbon (1630-1696), an English scholar and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Thomas Osbon (1718-1789) was a renowned clockmaker from London whose clocks and timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy. His son, William Osbon (1760-1828), followed in his footsteps and became an equally accomplished clockmaker.

During the 19th century, William Osbon (1816-1892) was a notable architect from Gloucestershire who designed several churches and public buildings in the Gothic Revival style. His contemporary, John Osbon (1820-1898), was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Worcestershire who donated generously to various charitable causes.

While the surname Osbon may have evolved over time, it has maintained a strong connection to its English roots and the rich history of the regions where it originated. The individuals mentioned above are just a few examples of the many accomplished men and women who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osbon

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

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

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