About Ostrowsky
The surname Ostrowsky is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "ostrow," meaning "island" in Polish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived in or near an island or a place surrounded by water. The suffix "-sky" is a common ending in Polish surnames, indicating "of" or "from." Therefore, Ostrowsky can be interpreted to mean "from the island" or "of the island."
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The surname Ostrowsky is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ostrowsky based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ostrowsky in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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