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

Osejo, 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 Osejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osejo in America

Osejo is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osejo surname appeared 310 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 Osejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osejo 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 Osejo

The surname Osejo originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word 'oso,' meaning 'bear,' which may indicate that the earliest bearers of this name were associated with bear hunting or lived in areas where bears were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Osejo surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval tax census conducted in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document mentions several individuals bearing the Osejo surname, primarily concentrated in the northern regions of Spain.

In the 16th century, the Osejo surname gained recognition with the birth of Cristóbal Osejo (1510-1580), a renowned Spanish Renaissance painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain, including the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Another notable figure with the Osejo surname was Juan Osejo (1630-1702), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of New Spain (present-day Mexico) alongside Hernán Cortés. Osejo is credited with establishing several settlements in central Mexico and played a pivotal role in the colonization efforts.

During the 18th century, the Osejo family established itself in the Canary Islands, with several members becoming prominent landowners and merchants. One such individual was Tomás Osejo (1725-1801), a wealthy merchant from Tenerife who financed the construction of several churches and public buildings throughout the islands.

In the 19th century, the Osejo surname gained literary recognition with the birth of María Osejo (1845-1912), a Spanish novelist and poet renowned for her works depicting the struggles of women in society. Her novel "La Mujer Española" (The Spanish Woman) was widely acclaimed and helped pave the way for feminist literature in Spain.

Throughout the centuries, the Osejo surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, soldiers, merchants, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osejo

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

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

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