Explore the Family Name Ostrov
The meaning of Ostrov
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): 1. habitational name from the village of Ostrov, now in Belarus, named with ostrov ‘island’. 2. variant of Ostrow. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel, Hyman. Russian Anatoly, Boris, Iosif, Mikhail, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Ostrov in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ostrov has seen some decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,938 in popularity but dropped to a rank of 82,317 by 2010, representing an 8.4% decrease. The count of individuals carrying the surname also decreased marginally, from 236 people in 2000 to 229 in 2010, marking a reduction of 2.97%. Accordingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #82,317 | -8.4% |
| Count | 236 | 229 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostrov
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ostrov, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those who carry this surname identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 94.49% to 96.51%, a change of 2.14%. There were no recorded changes in the ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. Notably, there was a significant change in those identifying with two or more races, which dropped from 3.39% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 96.51% | 2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |