Osmond

Osmond is a surname and a given name of English origin. In contemporary usage, it is best known as the surname of the Osmond family, an American musical group from Utah who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. The family members include brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond, and siblings Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, and Jimmy Osmond. The Osmonds gained national attention through television performances and family variety shows, notably appearing on The Andy Williams Show and later on Donny & Marie. Their career contributed to the popularity of family entertainment during that era.

Osmond also refers to geographic locations, including Osmond, Nebraska, a city in the United States. The name appears in other towns and districts in English-speaking regions, reflecting its use as a place name and surname.

As a given name, Osmond has historically appeared in English-language records but is now uncommon as a first name. In onomastic references, it is noted chiefly for its use as a hereditary surname rather than a widely used given name.