Osti

Osti Meaning & Origin

About Osti
The surname Osti is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "hostis," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was not from the local area or was perceived as an outsider. Over time, the surname Osti became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Osti can be found primarily in Italy and may have ancestral ties to the Latin term "hostis."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osti: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Osti 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 Osti is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AST
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T IY0
🌐 IPA
/osti*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osti in Braille

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

The name Osti in braille

How to sign the name Osti using Sign Language

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

The name Osti in sign language

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