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

Oslund, 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 Oslund surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oslund in America

Oslund is the 24961st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oslund surname appeared 996 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 Oslund.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oslund 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 Oslund

The surname Oslund has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Swedish word "Ås," meaning a ridge or a hill, and "lund," meaning a grove or a small wood. The name likely originated in a specific area with a prominent hill or ridge surrounded by a small wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oslund can be found in the Swedish census records from the late 17th century. These records mention several families with the surname Oslund residing in various rural areas of Sweden, particularly in the southern and central regions.

In the 18th century, the name Oslund appeared in several local parish records and land registers, indicating that the name was well-established and associated with certain geographical locations. The variations in spelling, such as "Åslund" and "Åslundh," were common during this period.

Noteworthy individuals bearing the surname Oslund include Johan Oslund (1685-1752), a prominent farmer and landowner from the province of Småland, Sweden. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the development of local agriculture and was respected within his community.

Another notable figure was Anna Oslund (1720-1798), a skilled weaver and textile artist from the village of Torsvik in Östergötland. Her intricate tapestries and woven works were highly prized and can be found in several Swedish museums today.

In the 19th century, the name Oslund gained recognition beyond Sweden's borders. Carl Oslund (1812-1887), a Swedish-American entrepreneur, immigrated to the United States in the 1840s and established a successful trading company in New York City, dealing in goods imported from Scandinavia.

Gustaf Oslund (1856-1923), a Swedish explorer and naturalist, embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions and documented his findings in several published works. His contributions to the study of Arctic flora and fauna were widely acknowledged during his lifetime.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Oslund also appeared in Norwegian and Danish records, likely due to migration and intermarriage between Scandinavian countries. However, the name remained predominantly Swedish in its origins and distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oslund

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

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

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