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

Osipov, 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 Osipov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osipov in America

Osipov is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osipov surname appeared 344 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 Osipov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osipov 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 Osipov

The surname Osipov originated in Russia and is a patronymic name derived from the Russian given name Osip, which is a variant of the biblical name Joseph. The name Osipov literally means "son of Osip."

The earliest recorded instances of the Osipov surname date back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various records and documents from the Muscovite period. During this time, patronymic surnames became more widespread in Russia as a way to distinguish individuals and establish family lineages.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Osipov surname was Ivan Osipov, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Novgorod in the late 16th century. His name is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including land ownership registers and trade documents.

In the 17th century, the Osipov family became more prominent, with several members holding influential positions in the Russian government and military. Notably, Matvey Osipov served as a military commander under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and played a significant role in the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667.

Another notable figure with the Osipov surname was Yakov Osipov, a prominent Russian industrialist and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He founded several successful businesses, including a textile factory and a mining company, and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the field of education.

During the Soviet era, several individuals with the Osipov surname made significant contributions to various fields. One such individual was Yuri Osipov, a renowned physicist and academic who made important discoveries in the field of quantum mechanics. He was born in 1923 and served as the president of the Russian Academy of Sciences from 1991 to 2013.

Another notable bearer of the Osipov surname was Gennady Osipov, a Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster who was born in 1945. He achieved numerous victories in international chess tournaments and was considered one of the strongest players in the world during his prime.

While the Osipov surname originated in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Russian cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osipov

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

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

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