Ostroff

Ostroff Meaning & Origin

About Ostroff
The surname Ostroff is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "ostrov," meaning "island." It is believed to have originally been a locational surname, referring to individuals who lived near or on an island. Over time, the surname Ostroff has become a common Jewish surname, often adopted by families who resided in areas with a significant Jewish population.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostroff: 889
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTRF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O23601
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 S T R AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ”strΙ”f/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostroff in Braille

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

The name Ostroff in braille

How to sign the name Ostroff using Sign Language

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

The name Ostroff in sign language

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