Explore the Family Name Ostiguin
The meaning of Ostiguin
Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ostiguin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ostiguin increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ostiguin ranked 70,906 in popularity and rose to a rank of 64,891 by 2010, marking an 8.48% increase. The count, or number of people with this surname, also saw growth during this period. There were 257 individuals named Ostiguin in 2000, which grew to 306 by 2010, representing an increase of 19.07%. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #64,891 | 8.48% |
| Count | 257 | 306 | 19.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostiguin
When it comes to ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Ostiguin surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.89% identified as Hispanic, rising slightly to 98.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 3.11% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010, marking a 47.59% drop. There was no change in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races, which all remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.89% | 98.37% | 1.53% |
| White | 3.11% | 1.63% | -47.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |