Ostrich

Ostrich Meaning & Origin

About Ostrich
The surname Ostrich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ostrich," meaning "ostrich." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with an ostrich, such as being tall, fast, or having a long neck. Surnames often developed from descriptive or occupational nicknames in medieval times, and Ostrich is one such example.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostrich: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O236020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 S T R IH0 CH
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ”strΙͺΚ§/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTRX', 'ASTRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostrich in Braille

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

The name Ostrich in braille

How to sign the name Ostrich using Sign Language

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

The name Ostrich in sign language

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