Osborn is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name “Ásbjorn,” meaning “divine bear.” The name was first recorded in England in the 11th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. Notable Osborns include biologist and naturalist Henry Fairfield Osborn, actress Sharon Osbourne, and former British Prime Minister John Major’s wife, Norma Major. The name has also been used for fictional characters, such as Norman Osborn, the archenemy of Spider-Man in Marvel Comics.
