Osterling

Osterling Meaning & Origin

About Osterling
The surname Osterling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "osterlinc," meaning "eastern boundary." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked near the eastern border of a settlement or territory. The name may have also been given to individuals who were responsible for maintaining or protecting the eastern boundaries of a region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Osterling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Osterling: 323
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Osterling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Osterling is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASTRLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O23064052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T ER0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑstərlɪŋ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osterling in Braille

Here's how to represent Osterling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Osterling in braille

How to sign the name Osterling using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Osterling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Osterling in sign language

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