Explore the Family Name Ostreicher
The meaning of Ostreicher
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Oestreicher. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Cheskel, Avrom, Berish, Blima, Chaim, Chaya, Eliezer, Leser, Mendel, Meyer, Moric.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ostreicher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ostreicher has seen a rise in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,003 in popularity with an estimated count of 350 bearers across the United States, equivalent to 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had improved to 46,037 and the count increased to 463, which constituted 0.16 per 100,000 people. This rise signified a 16.3% change in rank and a notable 32.29% increase in the total number of individuals bearing the surname Ostreicher.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #46,037 | 16.3% |
| Count | 350 | 463 | 32.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostreicher
In terms of ethnic identity, an analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts. The majority of individuals with the Ostreicher surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages increasing from 90.86% to 95.03%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 2.57% to 4.10%, marking a substantial change of 59.53%. However, those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 5.43% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.86% | 95.03% | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 4.1% | 59.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |