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

Ostiguy, 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 Ostiguy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostiguy in America

Ostiguy is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostiguy surname appeared 360 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 Ostiguy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostiguy 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 Ostiguy

The surname Ostiguy is believed to have originated from the Old French word "ostis," which means "host" or "landlord." It is thought to have first appeared in the region of Normandy in northern France during the late Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval document from the 13th century, which mentions an individual named Jehan Ostiguy, who was a landowner in the village of Évreux, located in the Normandy region. This suggests that the name was likely derived from a trade or occupation, referring to someone who was a host or innkeeper.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name began to spread across other parts of France, particularly in the northern regions. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as Ostiguye, Ostiguier, and Ostiguer, which further supports the theory of its occupational origins.

In the late 17th century, a family bearing the surname Ostiguy is documented as having settled in the French colony of Acadia, which is now part of eastern Canada. One notable member of this family was Pierre Ostiguy, who was born in 1683 and became a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Ostiguy was Jean-Baptiste Ostiguy, born in 1725 in Quebec, Canada. He was a renowned explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Canadian wilderness during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Ostiguy family continued to be well-established in various parts of Canada, particularly in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. One prominent individual from this era was Louis-Théodore Ostiguy, born in 1842, who was a prominent lawyer and politician in Quebec.

Another notable individual with the surname Ostiguy was Marie-Anne Ostiguy, born in 1875 in Quebec. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, playing a crucial role in the establishment of several educational institutions for girls in the province.

Throughout its history, the surname Ostiguy has maintained a strong presence in both France and Canada, with various individuals making significant contributions in fields such as exploration, trade, law, politics, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostiguy

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

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

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