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

Ostrov, 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 Ostrov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostrov in America

Ostrov is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostrov surname appeared 229 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 Ostrov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostrov 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 Ostrov

The surname OSTROV has its origins in Russia and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Russian word "ostrov," which means "island." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived on an island or came from an area with significant islands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OSTROV surname can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appears in various Russian documents and records. During this time, many Russian surnames were formed based on geographical features, occupations, or physical characteristics.

In the 16th century, the OSTROV surname was mentioned in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, which documented the history of the Novgorod Republic, a powerful medieval state in northwestern Russia. These chronicles provide valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time, including the prevalence of certain surnames.

Notable individuals bearing the OSTROV surname include:

1. Fyodor Ostrov (1520-1589), a prominent Russian merchant and trader who established trade routes between Moscow and the Baltic region.
2. Anastasia Ostrova (1645-1720), a renowned Russian folk healer and herbalist who practiced traditional medicine in the Arkhangelsk region.
3. Ivan Ostrov (1776-1848), a Russian military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Order of St. George for his valor.
4. Yekaterina Ostrova (1855-1932), a Russian philanthropist and patron of the arts, who supported various cultural institutions and sponsored the construction of several schools and hospitals.
5. Mikhail Ostrov (1901-1976), a Soviet writer and playwright, known for his critically acclaimed works exploring the lives of ordinary Russians during the early 20th century.

The OSTROV surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Russia, such as Ostrov Island in the White Sea, and the town of Ostrov in the Pskov Oblast. These places may have served as points of origin for some families bearing the OSTROV surname, or they may have been named after individuals with this surname.

While the OSTROV surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its rich history and connection to the Russian landscape and culture remain an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostrov

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

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

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