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

Ostiguin, 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 Ostiguin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostiguin in America

Ostiguin is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostiguin surname appeared 306 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 Ostiguin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostiguin 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 Ostiguin

The surname Ostiguin originates from the Languedoc region of southern France, dating back to the early 12th century. Its roots can be traced to the Occitan language spoken in the area, derived from the Latin words "hostis" meaning stranger or foreigner, and "gin" signifying a person's origin or descent.

Historical records indicate that the name first appeared in the village of Ostiguin, near the city of Nîmes, where it was likely used to identify families who had settled there from other regions. This naming convention was common during the Middle Ages, helping to distinguish between various lineages within a community.

One of the earliest known references to the Ostiguin surname can be found in a 1187 charter from the Abbey of Saint-Gilles, which mentions a nobleman named Guilhem Ostiguin. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the local nobility.

In the 13th century, the Ostiguin name gained further prominence when a knight named Raimbaut Ostiguin participated in the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign against the Cathar heretics in the region. His bravery and loyalty to the Catholic Church were reportedly commended by the crusade's leaders.

During the 15th century, a branch of the Ostiguin family relocated to the nearby city of Montpellier, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One of their descendants, Jacques Ostiguin (1492-1567), became a respected scholar and author, renowned for his treatises on the region's history and culture.

In the 17th century, another notable figure bearing the Ostiguin name was Marguerite Ostiguin (1621-1692), a prominent figure in the French Resistance during the Wars of Religion. Her courage and leadership in defending her hometown against Protestant forces earned her recognition from the French monarchy.

As the Ostiguin family spread throughout southern France over the centuries, various branches adopted slightly different spellings, such as Ostiguen, Ostiguelle, and Ostiguine. However, the core surname and its connection to the Languedoc region remained consistent.

While the Ostiguin name may not be as widely recognized as some other French surnames, its rich history and ties to the Occitan culture make it a fascinating example of the region's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostiguin

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

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 Ostiguin 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 Ostiguin 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 Ostiguin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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