Explore the Family Name Ostrand
The meaning of Ostrand
Americanized form of Swedish Åstrand or Östrand: probably an ornamental name composed of the elements å ‘creek’ or ö ‘island’ + strand ‘shore, beach’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hans. Scandinavian Maren, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ostrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ostrand has experienced a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 46,000 in popularity and fell to 48,256 by 2010, representing a 4.9 percent decrease. The actual count of people with the Ostrand surname saw a nominal increase of 0.23 percent from 437 people in 2000 to 438 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25 percent from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #48,256 | -4.9% |
| Count | 437 | 438 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostrand
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Ostrand surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, at 97.48 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 97.03 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Ostrand name showed some growth, starting from zero in 2000 to 1.37 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being affiliated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.03% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| 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% |