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

Osinga, 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 Osinga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osinga in America

Osinga is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osinga surname appeared 171 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 Osinga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osinga 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 Osinga

The surname Osinga originates from the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Frisian word "osing," meaning "ox" or "bull," indicating that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with oxen or cattle.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Osinga can be found in various Dutch archives and records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable occurrence is in the Oud-Rotterdam archief (Old Rotterdam Archives), where a Pieter Osinga is mentioned in a document dated 1587.

Historically, the name Osinga has been associated with the northern provinces of the Netherlands, particularly Friesland and Groningen. These regions were known for their agricultural traditions, which may have contributed to the name's origin and subsequent spread.

In the 17th century, a Johannes Osinga (1633-1712) was a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter, known for his still-life and genre paintings. His works can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Osinga was Tjeerd Osinga (1782-1847), a Dutch politician and jurist who served as the Governor of the Province of Groningen from 1831 to 1847.

During the 19th century, the name Osinga was also found in areas of Germany, particularly in regions bordering the Netherlands, such as Lower Saxony. This was likely due to migration and cultural exchange between the two nations.

In the early 20th century, a Dutch naval officer named Marinus Osinga (1882-1960) gained recognition for his service during World War I. He was awarded the Military Order of William for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure was Jaap Osinga (1897-1981), a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives from 1946 to 1967, representing the Christian Democratic Appeal party.

While the surname Osinga has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, the name remains predominantly associated with its Dutch heritage and origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osinga

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

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

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