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

Oskey, 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 Oskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oskey in America

Oskey is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oskey surname appeared 327 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 Oskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oskey 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 Oskey

The surname Oskey has its origins in England, with records indicating its use as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "osc" or "oscg," meaning "a terrace or ridge," and "hyll," meaning "hill." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on a ridge or a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oskey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named William Osky is mentioned. The spelling variations during this time included Oskye, Oskie, and Osky. These variations were likely due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time and the influence of local dialects.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a Thomas Osky was listed as a taxpayer. This record indicates that the name was present in the county of Worcestershire during this period.

The Oskey surname also has ties to various place names in England. For instance, the village of Osgodby in Yorkshire may have contributed to the development of the name, as it was originally spelled "Osgotby" in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Notable individuals with the surname Oskey throughout history include:

1. John Oskey (c. 1520 - c. 1590), an English landowner and farmer from Gloucestershire.
2. Elizabeth Oskey (c. 1675 - 1742), a prominent member of the Quaker community in Lancashire.
3. William Oskey (1745 - 1823), a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War.
4. Richard Oskey (1812 - 1887), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Yorkshire.
5. Mary Oskey (1863 - 1934), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Lancashire.

While the Oskey surname may not be as widely known as some others, its history is deeply rooted in England's past, with connections to various regions and notable individuals who played their part in shaping the country's narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oskey

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

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

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