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

Osterbuhr, 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 Osterbuhr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osterbuhr in America

Osterbuhr is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osterbuhr surname appeared 128 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 Osterbuhr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osterbuhr 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 Osterbuhr

The surname Osterbuhr has its origins in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "oster," meaning "east," and "bur," which referred to a dwelling or farmstead.

Osterbuhr was likely initially a descriptive name given to someone living in an easterly located homestead or village. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents from the region, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and legal manuscripts.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Osterbuhr, a farmer who lived in the village of Bremerhaven in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Margarethe Osterbuhr, a midwife who practiced in the town of Osnabrück during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Osterbuhr appeared in several historical records, including the birth and marriage records of Johann Osterbuhr (1621-1687), a merchant from the city of Bremen. His son, Friedrich Osterbuhr (1649-1712), was a prominent scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of northern Germany.

During the 18th century, the Osterbuhr family played a significant role in the development of the city of Hamburg. Johannes Osterbuhr (1723-1797) was a respected shipbuilder and entrepreneur, while his cousin, Wilhelm Osterbuhr (1738-1815), served as a councilman and played a crucial role in the city's governance.

In the 19th century, the Osterbuhr name gained recognition in the field of academia and literature. Carl Osterbuhr (1811-1882) was a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Göttingen, known for his groundbreaking work on the Germanic languages. His contemporary, Ida Osterbuhr (1829-1895), was a celebrated poet and novelist whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the Osterbuhr surname has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osterbuhr

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

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

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