Ostreicher

Ostreicher Meaning & Origin

About Ostreicher
The surname Ostreicher is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "ostrekh," meaning "ostrich." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with an ostrich, such as being tall, fast, or having a prominent nose. The surname Ostreicher is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found primarily among individuals of Eastern European Jewish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostreicher: 463
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ostreicher 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
ASTRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O2360206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T R IY0 K AW2 R
🌐 IPA
/ostreicher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASTRXR', 'ASTRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostreicher in Braille

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

The name Ostreicher in braille

How to sign the name Ostreicher using Sign Language

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

The name Ostreicher in sign language

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