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

Ostrove, 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 Ostrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostrove in America

Ostrove is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostrove surname appeared 129 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 Ostrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostrove 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 Ostrove

The surname Ostrove is believed to have originated in various regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The name is thought to derive from the Slavic word "ostrov," which means "island."

In its earliest forms, the name was spelled in various ways, including Ostrov, Ostrovskiy, and Ostrovskoy. These variations reflect the different regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ostrove can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a series of historical documents dating back to the 12th century. These chronicles mention individuals with the surname Ostrov, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

During the medieval period, the Ostrove surname appeared in various legal documents and records, such as land deeds and court proceedings. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this name.

Notably, in the 15th century, a prominent merchant named Ivan Ostrove played a significant role in the trade between Novgorod and the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe.

In the 17th century, a renowned Russian writer and playwright, Aleksandr Ostrovsky (1823-1886), made significant contributions to the development of Russian literature. His works, which often depicted the lives of the Russian merchant class, earned him widespread recognition and a place in the pantheon of Russian literary greats.

Another notable figure with the surname Ostrove was Pyotr Ostrove (1853-1912), a Russian military officer and explorer who led several expeditions to Central Asia and the Arctic regions. His expeditions contributed significantly to the mapping and understanding of these remote areas.

In the 20th century, Nikolai Ostrove (1901-1978) was a prominent Soviet architect who played a crucial role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Moscow, including the Moscow State University main building and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building.

While the Ostrove surname has roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostrove

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

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

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