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

Oskin, 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 Oskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oskin in America

Oskin is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oskin surname appeared 269 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 Oskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oskin 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 Oskin

The surname Oskin is of Russian origin, emerging from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old East Slavic word "oska," which referred to a type of sedge plant commonly found in marshy areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Radziwill Chronicle, a 15th-century manuscript detailing the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The name is mentioned in connection with a noble family from the Smolensk region, suggesting its presence among the aristocracy of the time.

In the 16th century, the Oskin surname gained prominence in the town of Torzhok, located in the Tver region of what is now Russia. Historical records from this period reveal several notable individuals bearing the name, including Ivan Oskin, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived from 1525 to 1598.

Another significant figure was Fyodor Oskin, born in 1620, who served as a military commander during the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and lands from the Tsar.

As the name spread across the Russian Empire, it underwent various spellings and adaptations, with variants like Oskhin, Osnikov, and Oskinov emerging in different regions. The village of Oskinskaya, located in the Tambov Oblast, is believed to have derived its name from early settlers with the Oskin surname.

In the 19th century, the Oskin family produced several notable figures, including the writer and philosopher Andrei Oskin (1812-1879), whose works explored themes of social justice and the human condition. Another prominent individual was Maria Oskin (1832-1901), a renowned opera singer who performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

As the 20th century dawned, the name continued to be associated with accomplished individuals, such as the acclaimed painter Yuri Oskin (1903-1985), whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of rural Russia.

Throughout its history, the Oskin surname has maintained a strong presence in Russian society, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oskin

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

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

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