Explore the Family Name Ostdiek
The meaning of Ostdiek
Altered form of Dutch Oostdijk (see Oostdyk). This surname was brought to North America from Germany, but it is no longer found there.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ostdiek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ostdiek rose slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States and it increased to the 64,891st position by 2010—a change of approximately 5.92%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw an increase during this time period. There were 266 people with the surname Ostdiek in 2000, which grew to 306 by 2010, marking a growth of 15.04%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #64,891 | 5.92% |
| Count | 266 | 306 | 15.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostdiek
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Ostdiek name, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that this surname is predominantly carried by White individuals. In 2000, 96.62% of those with the Ostdiek surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 99.02% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories either in 2000 or 2010, except for a negligible appearance in the Black category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 99.02% | 2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |