Explore the Family Name Ostmann
The meaning of Ostmann
North German: 1. topographic name from Ost (‘east’) + Low German man ‘man’, denoting a person who lived to the east of a settlement. 2. (Östmann): see Oestmann. Compare Eastman.
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How common is the last name Ostmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ostmann has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Ostmann' was ranked 80,812th most popular surname, but improved its ranking to 79,338th by 2010. This represents a 1.82% increase in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period, from 218 to 240, indicating a 10.09% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #79,338 | 1.82% |
| Count | 218 | 240 | 10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostmann
Regarding ethnicity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, majority of the individuals with the Ostmann surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage decreased slightly from 99.08% in 2000 to 98.33% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Ostmanns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, it should be noted that some data may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 98.33% | -0.76% |
| 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% |