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

Ostrenga, 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 Ostrenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostrenga in America

Ostrenga is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostrenga surname appeared 249 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 Ostrenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostrenga 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 Ostrenga

The surname Ostrenga is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "ostrea," which means "oyster," suggesting a possible connection to fishing or coastal communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ostrenga surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, where a merchant named Guido Ostrenga is mentioned as conducting trade in the city of Pisa. This document provides valuable insight into the name's historical roots and its association with commerce in the Italian maritime cities.

In the 14th century, records indicate the presence of the Ostrenga family in the town of Certaldo, situated in the Florentine countryside. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Ostrenga, a renowned painter who contributed to the decoration of several churches in the region, including the Basilica of San Francesco in Siena.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ostrenga, Ostregna, and Ostregni. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

During the Renaissance period, the Ostrenga name gained prominence when Alessandro Ostrenga (1460-1522), a skilled architect, was commissioned to design and construct several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pace.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Vittoria Ostrenga (1585-1651), a celebrated poet and philosopher from Venice. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim throughout the Italian literary circles of her time.

In the 18th century, the Ostrenga family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they became influential in the silk trade. Lorenzo Ostrenga (1712-1785), a successful merchant, was particularly renowned for his expertise in importing fine silks from the Far East.

Throughout its history, the Ostrenga surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, intellectuals, merchants, and craftsmen. While its origins may be rooted in the coastal regions of Italy, the name has spread across the country and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostrenga

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

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

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