Ostin

Ostin Meaning & Origin

About Ostin
The surname Ostin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Osting," which itself is a diminutive form of "Ost," meaning "east." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived to the east of a particular settlement or had some association with the east. Over time, the name Ostin evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostin: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O2305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘stΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostin in Braille

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

The name Ostin in braille

How to sign the name Ostin using Sign Language

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

The name Ostin in sign language

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