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

Ostorga, 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 Ostorga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostorga in America

Ostorga is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostorga surname appeared 372 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 Ostorga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostorga 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 Ostorga

The surname Ostorga has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish place name "Astorga," a city located in the province of León, Castile and León.

The name Astorga itself is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "Asturica," referring to the ancient Roman city that once stood in the same area. This region was part of the Roman province of Hispania during the time of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ostorga can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Behetrías), a medieval Spanish manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document listed various noble families and their properties, including individuals bearing the name Ostorga.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Ostorga (c. 1440-1505) served as the Bishop of Badajoz and played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition. He was known for his advocacy of strict religious orthodoxy and his involvement in the trial and execution of several alleged heretics.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ostorga was Antonio de Ostorga y Sola (1679-1747), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Chile from 1737 to 1741.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ostorga family was well-established in various regions of Spain, including Castile and León, Andalusia, and Extremadura. Several members of the family held important positions in the Spanish nobility and the Catholic Church.

In the early 19th century, a Spanish military leader named José María Ostorga (1781-1855) played a significant role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He initially fought for the Spanish Crown but later switched sides and joined the revolutionary forces, becoming a prominent figure in the independence movements in Venezuela and Colombia.

Throughout history, the surname Ostorga has been associated with various notable individuals, including writers, artists, and scholars. However, many of these historical figures have been overshadowed by the more prominent figures mentioned above.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostorga

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

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

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