Osgood

Osgood is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Old English personal name Osgod, meaning "god's horse" or "divine horse." The name Osgod was popular among Anglo-Saxons. Osgood may refer to several notable individuals, including American painter and illustrator Edwin Osgood, and American physician Charles Osgood, who is known for his work on cognitive psychology. In a different context, the Osgood–Schlatter disease is a common knee condition affecting growing adolescents, characterized by pain and swelling just below the kneecap. This condition is named after Robert Osgood and Carl Schlatter, who independently described it in the early 20th century. The Osgood name also appears in place names, such as Osgood, Indiana, a small unincorporated community. The Osgood family has a long history in England, with early records of the name appearing in various counties. The surname has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.