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

Osenga, 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 Osenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osenga in America

Osenga is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osenga surname appeared 287 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 Osenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osenga 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 Osenga

The surname Osenga is believed to have originated in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Italian word "osinga," which means "hostel" or "inn." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked at or owned an inn or tavern.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Osenga name appears in a document from the town of Bergamo, dated 1573. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Osenga, who was a local merchant and landowner. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were among the first to bear the surname.

In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Osenga name began to spread to other parts of northern Italy, particularly the regions of Piedmont and Veneto. During this time, various spelling variations emerged, such as Osinga, Osenghi, and Osengo.

The name Osenga is also found in several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, in 1683, a nobleman named Girolamo Osenga was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Milan. Additionally, in the late 18th century, a prominent artist named Giuseppe Osenga was known for his frescoes and religious paintings in various churches throughout Lombardy.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Osenga surname. These include Antonio Osenga (1556-1629), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Lombardy, and Gian Carlo Osenga (1715-1789), a respected philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Pavia.

Another prominent figure was Maria Osenga (1825-1901), a philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to improving education and healthcare for underprivileged communities in northern Italy. Moreover, in the 20th century, Ernesto Osenga (1928-2005) was a celebrated author and poet, known for his works exploring the themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the Osenga surname is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it continues to hold a rich historical legacy, particularly in the regions where it originated and flourished over the past several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osenga

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

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

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