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

Osumi, 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 Osumi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osumi in America

Osumi is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osumi surname appeared 176 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 Osumi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osumi 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 Osumi

The surname Osumi has its origins in Japan, where it can be traced back to the 8th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "o" meaning "large" and "sumi" meaning "charcoal burner" or "charcoal maker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or trade of charcoal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Osumi can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle completed in 797 AD. This text mentions an individual named Osumi no Sukune, who served as a provincial governor during the Nara period (710-794 AD).

In the 12th century, the Osumi clan emerged as a prominent samurai family in the Satsuma Province (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture). They were known for their skilled swordsmanship and loyalty to the Shimazu clan, the ruling daimyo of Satsuma.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333), a notable figure named Osumi Yoshinori (1223-1292) rose to prominence as a skilled warrior and military strategist. He served under the Hojo regents and played a pivotal role in several battles against the Imperial forces.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Osumi family continued to hold influential positions within the Satsuma domain. One notable member was Osumi Munekiyo (1668-1745), a celebrated poet and scholar who authored several works on Japanese literature and philosophy.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Osumi surname was Osumi Toshiki (1837-1911), a Meiji-era statesman and diplomat. He played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan and served as the country's ambassador to several European nations.

Throughout the centuries, the Osumi name has been associated with various place names in Japan, particularly in the regions of Kyushu and Okinawa. For instance, the town of Osumi in Kagoshima Prefecture and the Osumi Islands (also known as the Amami Islands) are believed to have derived their names from the Osumi clan or individuals with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osumi

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

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

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