Osbourne

Osbourne is a surname of English origin, a variant spelling of Osborne. The name is generally considered to be of toponymic origin, tied to the English place name Osborne or to an old given name that contributed to the surname. Over time, the spelling Osbourne has appeared in various families and regions, and Osbourne is commonly found alongside the more widely used Osborne.

Notable people with the surname Osbourne include Ozzy Osbourne (born 1948), the English singer and former frontman of the rock band Black Sabbath; Sharon Osbourne (born 1952), a television personality and former manager of Ozzy Osbourne. Their children—Jack Osbourne (born 1985), a television presenter and producer, Kelly Osbourne (born 1984), a television personality and singer, and Aimee Osbourne (born 1983), a musician and actress—are also public figures associated with the name. The Osbourne surname gained broad recognition in popular culture through the reality television series The Osbournes, which aired in the early 2000s and focused on the family.

In addition to individuals, Osbourne appears in geographic and institutional names, often in regions with English heritage. The spelling Osbourne is closely related to the more common Osborne, and both forms appear in historical and contemporary records.

See also: Osborne.