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

Osio, 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 Osio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osio in America

Osio is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osio surname appeared 392 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 Osio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osio 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 Osio

The surname Osio has its origins in Italy, with records showing it being present in the region of Lombardy as far back as the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "osium," which means "mouth" or "opening," suggesting a possible connection to a geographic feature like a valley or pass.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Osio can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of legal documents from the Lombard kingdom, where a certain Gisalberto Osio is mentioned in a document dated 1148. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Another notable historical reference comes from the records of the Benedictine monastery of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, where a certain Guglielmo Osio is listed as a benefactor in the year 1294. This provides evidence of the family's presence in the area during the late medieval period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Osio was Girolamo Osio, a prominent clergyman and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Feltre from 1495 to 1508. He was known for his role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Cambrai in 1517.

During the Renaissance period, the Osio family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Battista Osio (1492-1539), a renowned painter and architect who worked in the cities of Milan and Cremona, leaving behind numerous examples of his work in churches and palaces.

Another prominent member of the family was Girolamo Osio (1587-1654), a celebrated poet and writer who gained recognition for his poetic works and his translation of ancient Greek and Latin texts.

In the 18th century, the name Osio gained further prominence with the birth of Giovanni Battista Osio (1735-1808), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the courts of Milan and authored several influential treatises on legal matters.

Throughout its long history, the surname Osio has maintained a strong presence in the Lombardy region of Italy, with various branches of the family contributing to the cultural, religious, and intellectual life of the area over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osio

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

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

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