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

Oshana, 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 Oshana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oshana in America

Oshana is the 39960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oshana surname appeared 549 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 Oshana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oshana 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 Oshana

The surname Oshana has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "oshana," which means "fertile land" or "cultivated area." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely farmers or landowners in the Gujarati region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oshana can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in local land records and tax registers. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Oshana," "Oshna," or "Oshno," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ranchhod Oshana (1720-1795) gained recognition as a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Surat, Gujarat. He established several charitable institutions and was known for his contributions to the local community.

Another notable individual with the surname Oshana was Nanji Oshana (1810-1882), a renowned architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the princely states of Gujarat and Rajasthan during the British Raj era.

During the 19th century, the Oshana surname began to spread beyond Gujarat as members of the community migrated to other parts of India and abroad. One such individual was Keshavlal Oshana (1845-1917), who settled in Bombay (now Mumbai) and became a successful businessman, contributing to the growth of the city's textile industry.

In more recent times, Ramanbhai Oshana (1925-2005) gained prominence as a renowned scholar and researcher in the field of Gujarati language and literature. He authored numerous books and articles, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat.

It is worth noting that while the surname Oshana is predominantly associated with the Gujarati community, it has also been adopted by individuals from other regions and communities, particularly those with connections to the state of Gujarat or the broader Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oshana

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

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

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