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

Osteen, 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 Osteen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osteen in America

Osteen is the 6223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osteen surname appeared 5,497 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Osteen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osteen 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 Osteen

The surname Osteen originates from England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "osten" or "ost," which referred to a place where oxen were kept or an inn where travelers could find lodging.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Osten" and "Ostene." These records indicate that the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Ostein," "Osteyn," and "Osteine," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. Some early record holders of the name include John Ostene, who was documented in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1205, and William Ostein, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1279.

The name Osteen is also associated with several place names in England, such as Osten in Nottinghamshire and Osten Hill in Warwickshire. These place names likely influenced the development and spread of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Osteen throughout history include:

1. Sir Henry Osteen (c. 1540 - 1610), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1607 to 1608.

2. John Osteen (1621 - 1692), an English Puritan clergyman and author who was known for his theological writings and sermons.

3. Elizabeth Osteen (1682 - 1758), a British landowner and philanthropist who founded several schools and orphanages in her native county of Lincolnshire.

4. William Osteen (1770 - 1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal for his distinguished service.

5. Emily Osteen (1856 - 1925), an American educator and women's rights advocate who played a significant role in establishing several schools for girls in the Southern United States.

While the surname Osteen has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the annals of English history and nomenclature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osteen

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

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

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