2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Osguthorpe
A locational surname derived from a place name in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Osguthorpe. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Osguthorpe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Osguthorpe with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Osguthorpe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Osguthorpe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Osguthorpe
The surname Osguthorpe has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Osgodthorpe or Osgathorpe, which means "the thorpe or outlying farmstead of a man called Osgod." The name Osgod itself is an Old Norse personal name composed of the elements "Os," meaning a deity or god, and "godr," meaning good or virtuous.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Osguthorpe can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Osegodtorp" and "Osgotorp." This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 11th century in England.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was William de Osgothorpe, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire in 1202. This suggests that the Osguthorpe family had established themselves in the county of Leicestershire by the early 13th century.
In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Osguthorpe was John de Osgothorpe, who was recorded as a landowner in the village of Osgodthorpe, now known as Osgathorp, in Leicestershire. This village is likely the place from which the surname originated.
Another prominent individual with the surname was Edward Osguthorpe, who was born in 1594 and served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War and was a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.
In the 18th century, John Osguthorpe (1712-1786) was a notable figure from Lincolnshire, England. He was a renowned architect and surveyor responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in the region.
During the 19th century, a family of Osguthorpes gained prominence in the United States. Samuel Osguthorpe (1824-1904) was a pioneer who migrated from England to Utah and played a crucial role in the settlement of the American West.
Throughout its long history, the surname Osguthorpe has maintained its association with its English roots, particularly in the counties of Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, such as Osgothorpe, Osgathorpe, and Osguththorpe, the name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old Norse personal name Osgod.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Osguthorpe
Among Census respondents with the surname Osguthorpe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Osguthorpe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Osguthorpe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Osguthorpe
Osguthorpe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,969 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,267 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,969 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 7,267 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Osguthorpe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #146,495 | -5.2% |
| Count | 120 | 114 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Osguthorpe bearers went from 120 to 114 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 7,267 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #146,495.
FAQ
Osguthorpe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Osguthorpe?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Osguthorpe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Osguthorpe?
Osguthorpe ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Osguthorpe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Osguthorpe.
Has Osguthorpe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Osguthorpe went from 120 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Osguthorpe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Osguthorpe, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Osguthorpe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Osguthorpe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Osguthorpe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Osguthorpe mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Osguthorpe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Osguthorpe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.