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.
The surname Ostroff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ostroff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.