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

Osoreo, 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 Osoreo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osoreo in America

Osoreo is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osoreo surname appeared 103 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 Osoreo.

The history of the last name Osoreo

The surname OSOREO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "oso," meaning "bear," and the suffix "-reo," which may have its origins in the Latin word "regis," meaning "of the king."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OSOREO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan OSOREO was listed as a landowner in the year 1587. This suggests that the family may have held a prominent position in the area during that time.

In the late 17th century, the surname appears in various church records and municipal documents from the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville. It is possible that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation related to bear hunting or bear taming, which were common practices in that region.

The OSOREO surname also surfaces in the historical records of the nearby town of Carmona, where a family by that name was noted for their involvement in the local wine trade during the 18th century. One notable figure was Antonio OSOREO, born in 1732, who was renowned for his expertise in viticulture and the production of fine Andalusian wines.

In the 19th century, the OSOREO surname gained prominence in the city of Córdoba, where several members of the family held influential positions in local government and academia. One such figure was Emilio OSOREO (1845-1912), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Andalusia.

Another prominent individual bearing the OSOREO surname was Dolores OSOREO (1876-1948), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Seville. She was recognized for her efforts in establishing educational opportunities for women in the region and advocating for gender equality.

While the OSOREO surname may have originated in Andalusia, it eventually spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, as families migrated and established themselves in new areas. However, the rich historical roots of this surname remain firmly embedded in the cultural tapestry of southern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osoreo

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

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 Osoreo 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.

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

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