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

Ostine, 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 Ostine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostine in America

Ostine is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostine surname appeared 127 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 Ostine.

The history of the last name Ostine

The surname Ostine is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ostium," meaning "door" or "entrance." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a prominent gate or doorway in a town or village.

Records dating back to the 13th century indicate that the Ostine family was well-established in the region of Tuscany. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a manuscript from 1289, which mentions a certain Pietro Ostine, a landowner from the city of Siena.

As the Ostine name spread throughout Italy, various spellings emerged, including Ostini, Ostino, and Ostinelli. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the Ostine family gained prominence in the arts and sciences. Notably, Giorgio Ostine (1458-1521) was a renowned painter and architect from Florence, known for his frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

In the 17th century, the Ostine name appeared in records related to the Catholic Church. Francesco Ostine (1612-1683) was a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Bologna.

Another notable figure was Cesare Ostine (1742-1828), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery on the battlefield.

As the centuries passed, the Ostine name continued to be found throughout various regions of Italy. In the 19th century, Alessandra Ostine (1819-1891) made a name for herself as a celebrated opera singer, performing in major theaters across Europe.

While the origins of the Ostine surname can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostine

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

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 Ostine 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.

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

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