About Osment
The surname Osment is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Osmaer" or "Osmund," which means "god-protection" or "god-peace." The name was later combined with the Old English word "mund," meaning "protection" or "guardian," to form the surname Osment. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Osmaer or Osmund.
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