Ostoich

Ostoich Meaning & Origin

About Ostoich
The surname Ostoich is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "ostoj" which means "refuge" or "shelter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who provided protection or a safe haven for others. Over time, the surname Ostoich became hereditary and was passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with the concept of refuge or shelter.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostoich: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASTX
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O23020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T AH0 CH IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ostoich*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASTX', 'ASTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostoich in Braille

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

The name Ostoich in braille

How to sign the name Ostoich using Sign Language

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

The name Ostoich in sign language

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