Explore the Family Name Ostergard
The meaning of Ostergard
Danish (Østergård) and Swedish (Östergård): see Ostergaard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ostergard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ostergard has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544th most common name and slightly dropped to 58,042nd place in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 0.87%. However, the number of people with this surname has actually risen from 331 individuals in 2000 to 350 in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 5.74%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #58,042 | -0.87% |
| Count | 331 | 350 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostergard
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Ostergard surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. This group's representation increased slightly from 95.77% in 2000 to 96.29% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, dropping by 48.49% over the same decade. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among those with this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.29% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 1.71% | -48.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |