Explore the Family Name Ostrenga
The meaning of Ostrenga
Altered form of Polish Ostręga: from dialect ostręga ‘blackberry’, a derivative of ostry ‘sharp’, possibly a nickname for someone who had a sharp tongue or who was sharp-witted.
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How common is the last name Ostrenga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ostrenga saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th most common surname and dropped to 77,012th in 2010, marking a 4.9% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Ostrenga surname increased slightly from 246 to 249, representing a 1.22% growth. However, when considering the proportion of Ostrenga per 100,000 individuals, there was an 11.11% decrease, indicating that while the nominal count increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,012 | -4.9% |
| Count | 246 | 249 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostrenga
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Ostrenga surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 93.09% and 93.17% respectively. This indicates a minuscule change of 0.09%. The second largest ethnic group identifying with the surname was Hispanic, which saw a decrease from 4.47% in 2000 to 4.02% in 2010, a decline of 10.07%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or Two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 93.17% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.47% | 4.02% | -10.07% |
| 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% |