About Ostrow
The surname Ostrow is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "ostrow," meaning "island." As a surname, Ostrow likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived on or near an island or a place surrounded by water. It may also have been used as a Jewish surname for individuals who lived in a town or village with a similar name.
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The surname Ostrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ostrow 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 Ostrow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ostrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ostrow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.