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

Ose, 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 Ose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ose in America

Ose is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ose surname appeared 426 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 Ose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ose 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 Ose

The surname OSE originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ose," which means "a blackbird." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OSE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of a great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Ose," which was a common spelling variation during that time.

In the 13th century, the surname OSE was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex and Suffolk in eastern England. This region was known for its abundant blackbird population, further supporting the theory of the name's avian origins.

During the 14th century, there are records of an individual named John Ose, who was a landowner in the village of Great Waltham, Essex. Another notable figure from this period was William Ose, a merchant from Ipswich, Suffolk, who was involved in the thriving wool trade.

In the 16th century, the surname OSE appeared in various forms, such as Ose, Oase, and Ooze. One prominent bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Ose (1515-1587), a member of the gentry from Norfolk, who served as a justice of the peace and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Samuel Ose (1628-1692), a renowned English theologian and author who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy. He was born in Gloucestershire and later became the rector of a parish in Somerset.

In the 18th century, the OSE surname was also found in Scotland, where a notable figure was Robert Ose (1745-1821), a successful merchant and landowner from Aberdeenshire. He played a significant role in the development of the local economy and was involved in various civic endeavors.

Throughout its history, the surname OSE has maintained a relatively consistent spelling, although minor variations like Oase, Ooze, and Oze have been documented. Despite its humble beginnings as a nickname, the name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, clergy, and scholars, leaving a lasting imprint on the rich tapestry of English and Scottish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ose

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

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

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