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

Ostrosky, 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 Ostrosky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostrosky in America

Ostrosky is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostrosky surname appeared 480 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 Ostrosky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostrosky 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 Ostrosky

The surname Ostrosky is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "ostrog," which means "spur" or "sharp point," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with a geographical location or occupation related to spurs or sharp objects.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ostrosky surname can be found in the Polish archives from the late 16th century, where it appears in various spellings such as Ostróżki, Ostróski, and Ostroški. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the name over time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Ostrosky surname was Jan Ostrosky, a Polish military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Muscovite War (1609-1618). He was born in 1582 and died in 1630, leaving a legacy as a skilled strategist and leader.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Józef Ostrosky, a Polish noble and landowner from the 18th century. He was born in 1715 and is known for his contributions to the development of agriculture and land management practices in his region.

Moving into the 19th century, Franciszek Ostrosky (1811-1888) was a respected Polish writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Polish literary scene of his time. His works covered a wide range of topics, including political commentary and social issues.

In the early 20th century, Maria Ostrosky (1892-1978) was a renowned Polish sculptor and artist. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and received critical acclaim for their unique style and attention to detail.

Throughout its history, the Ostrosky surname has been associated with various places and regions within Poland, such as the towns of Ostróg, Ostrowiec, and Ostrów Wielkopolski, where the name may have originated or been particularly prevalent.

It is important to note that while this information provides a general historical overview of the Ostrosky surname, individual family histories and genealogical records may offer more specific details and nuances related to this surname's origins and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostrosky

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

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

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