Explore the Family Name Ostendorf
The meaning of Ostendorf
German: habitational name from Ostendorf, a common placename in the region of Münster, Westphalia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Ostendorf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ostendorf held a position of 15,611 in terms of popularity in the year 2000. However, by 2010, it had slipped to rank 16,273, marking a drop of 4.24 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 1,719 in 2000 to 1,772 in 2010 — an increase of approximately 3.08 percent. To put it into perspective, the proportion of people with the Ostendorf surname per 100,000 decreased from 0.64 to 0.6, reflecting a drop of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,611 | #16,273 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,719 | 1,772 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostendorf
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the individuals carrying the Ostendorf surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease of 1.09 percent. In 2000, the percentage was recorded at 97.56, which fell to 96.50 in 2010. Moreover, there was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.75 percent in 2000 to 2.03 percent in 2010, reflecting a growth of 16 percent. Interestingly, the group claiming two or more races also saw a significant increase of 55.32 percent, moving from 0.47 to 0.73. There were no individuals who claimed Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, while those identifying as Black emerged in 2010 at 0.51 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.5% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.03% | 16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 0.73% | 55.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |