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

Osier, 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 Osier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osier in America

Osier is the 26042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osier surname appeared 941 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 Osier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osier 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 Osier

The surname OSIER is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "osier," which means "willow tree." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with willows, such as a basket maker or a willow grower.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Île-de-France. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, England, in 1195, where a person named Radulfus Osier is mentioned.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including Oisier, Oysier, and Oysyer, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time. These variations can be found in medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, which mentions a William le Osier.

One notable bearer of the OSIER name was Jean Osier, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century (c. 1515-1584). He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Tuileries Palace and the Pont Neuf bridge.

In the 17th century, the OSIER name spread to other parts of Europe. For example, Hendrick Osier (1642-1712) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and landscapes.

Another significant figure with the OSIER surname was William Osier (1849-1919), a Canadian physician and one of the founders of modern medicine. He was considered a pioneer in the field of medical education and is remembered for his contributions to the study of diseases and his dedication to teaching.

Other notable individuals with the OSIER surname include Félix Osier (1833-1923), a French painter and engraver, and Léon Osier (1857-1945), a French politician and journalist who served as a member of the French Chamber of Deputies.

While the OSIER name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osier

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

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

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