Find out how popular the last name Osti is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Osti.

Osti, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Osti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Osti in America

Osti is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Osti surname appeared 278 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Osti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Osti to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Osti

The surname "OSTI" is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the Piedmont region, during the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ostia," meaning "host" or "consecrated bread" used in religious ceremonies.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname OSTI can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appeared in various historical records and documents from the Piedmont region. One notable reference is found in the municipal archives of the city of Turin, which mentions a certain Bartolomeo OSTI, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 1300s.

During the Renaissance period, the OSTI surname gained further recognition, particularly in the city of Asti, where several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and church. One such figure was Girolamo OSTI (1495-1567), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Asti from 1549 until his death.

In the 17th century, the OSTI family expanded beyond the Piedmont region, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of northern Italy, including Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. One notable member from this era was Francesco OSTI (1608-1684), a celebrated architect who designed several notable churches and palaces in Milan and its surrounding areas.

As the centuries passed, the OSTI surname continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. In the 19th century, Giuseppe OSTI (1819-1886) was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Italian state.

Another prominent figure bearing the OSTI surname was Gino OSTI (1901-1976), a renowned Italian sculptor and artist whose works can be found in several public spaces and museums throughout Italy. He is particularly renowned for his monumental sculptures and his skilled use of various materials, including bronze, marble, and terracotta.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Osti

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Osti.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Osti was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Osti has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Osti was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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