Explore the Family Name Ostrow
The meaning of Ostrow
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Ostrów): habitational name from any of several places called Ostrów, named with ostrów ‘island, water meadow’. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from any of several places in Belarus called Ostrov in Russian (compare 1 above). 3. Jewish (American): shortened form of Ostrowski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Leib, Meyer.
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How common is the last name Ostrow in the United States?
The surname Ostrow, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,285th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 21,553rd. This represents an 11.76% drop in ranking. The overall count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 1,300 in 2000 to 1,211 in 2010, a decrease of 6.85%. The proportion of people with the surname Ostrow per 100,000 individuals also fell from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, marking a 14.58% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,285 | #21,553 | -11.76% |
| Count | 1,300 | 1,211 | -6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ostrow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ostrow identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.00% in 2000 to 94.63% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.29%, moving from 0.69% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010. The number of individuals reporting their ethnic identity as Hispanic rose significantly, by 62.98%, increasing from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.00% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.63% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.39% | 62.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.83% | 20.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.83% | -17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |