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

Ostrowsky, 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 Ostrowsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ostrowsky in America

Ostrowsky is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ostrowsky surname appeared 363 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 Ostrowsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ostrowsky 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 Ostrowsky

The surname Ostrowsky has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "ostrow," meaning "island," and the suffix "-sky," indicating a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived on an island or near an island-like landform.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ostrowsky can be found in the Polish census records from the late 16th century, where it was spelled "Ostrowski." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The name Ostrowsky has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Jan Ostrowsky (1564-1629), a Polish military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's victories against the Swedish and Russian forces during the early 17th century.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Tomasz Ostrowsky (1735-1817), a Polish nobleman and politician who served as the Mayor of Warsaw for several years in the late 18th century. He was instrumental in rebuilding the city after the devastation caused by the Polish-Russian War of 1792.

In the realm of literature, Andrzej Ostrowsky (1823-1891) was a renowned Polish poet and playwright whose works explored themes of patriotism, love, and the human condition. His plays, such as "The Forefather's Eve" and "The Undivine Comedy," are considered classics of Polish literature.

Moving to the 20th century, Jerzy Ostrowsky (1901-1976) was a Polish-born American mathematician and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He made significant contributions to the fields of topology and functional analysis.

Lastly, Irena Ostrowsky (1909-1988) was a Polish-born American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

While the name Ostrowsky has evolved over the centuries, its roots remain firmly planted in Polish history and culture, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of surnames and their enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ostrowsky

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

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

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