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

Osbun, 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 Osbun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osbun in America

Osbun is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osbun surname appeared 383 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 Osbun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osbun 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 Osbun

The surname Osbun has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "os" meaning an ox and "burn" meaning a stream or brook. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place where oxen were watered or grazed near a stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists an individual named Osebern in Buckinghamshire. This early spelling variation, along with others like Osbern and Osborn, illustrates the evolution of the surname over time.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a William Osbern is mentioned. In the 14th century, the surname is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, where a John Osbarn is listed.

Notably, Sir John Osbun (1585-1666) was an English diplomat and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire. He played a significant role during the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later changing sides to support the Parliamentarians.

Another notable figure was John Osbun (1628-1692), an English mathematician and surveyor. He authored several works on practical mathematics and surveying techniques, contributing to the advancement of these fields during his time.

In the 18th century, the Osbun family had connections to the village of Osbournby in Lincolnshire, which may have derived its name from a similar Old English origin. This suggests that the surname could also be linked to specific place names in certain regions.

Additionally, William Osbun (1737-1808) was a prominent British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth and the Britannia House.

Throughout its history, the surname Osbun has seen various spellings, including Osborn, Osborne, and Osbourne, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and scribal variations in record-keeping over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osbun

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

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

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