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

Osenbaugh, 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 Osenbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osenbaugh in America

Osenbaugh is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osenbaugh surname appeared 367 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 Osenbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osenbaugh 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 Osenbaugh

The surname Osenbaugh is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, which was once a powerful duchy in the Holy Roman Empire.

The name Osenbaugh is thought to be derived from the Old German word "osen," which means "to burn" or "to singe," and the word "baugh," which refers to a hill or a ridge. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked near a burned or singed area on a hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osenbaugh can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony dated around the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Osenbach" and "Osenbaugh," indicating the variations in spelling that were common during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of an Osenbaugh family residing in the town of Mühlhausen, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany. This family was involved in the local textile industry and played a significant role in the town's economic development.

One notable figure bearing the Osenbaugh surname was Johann Osenbaugh (1543-1619), a German theologian and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Reformation and wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Osenbaugh (1682-1749), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and town layouts in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Osenbaugh family migrated to the American colonies, settling in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Johannes Osenbaugh, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was William Osenbaugh (1811-1880), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate and was involved in the development of the state's legal system.

Throughout history, the Osenbaugh surname has been associated with various professions, including academia, architecture, politics, and law, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osenbaugh

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

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

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