OSMOND
Osmond
Osmond is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Osmond' or 'Osmund'. The name is composed of the elements 'os', meaning 'god', and 'mund', meaning 'protection' or 'hand'. Therefore, the name Osmond can be interpreted to mean 'divine protection' or 'god's hand'.
The Osmond surname is found across various regions of England, with historical records dating back to the medieval period. The name has several spelling variations, including Osmund, Osmunde, and Osment.
Notable individuals bearing the Osmond surname include the Osmond family, a prominent musical family hailing from the United States. The Osmonds gained fame in the entertainment industry in the 1960s and 1970s, with hits such as "One Bad Apple" and "Love Me for a Reason".
The name Osmond continues to be present in modern times, with individuals around the world bearing this surname. The Osmond family's musical legacy has ensured that the name remains recognised across generations.
There are approximately 2,477 people named Osmond in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,538th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Osmond.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Beth
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan