About Ostrum
The surname Ostrum is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ostram," meaning "sharp" or "pointed." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with sharp or pointed objects, such as a blacksmith or a weapons maker. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a sharp or pointed personality trait.
The surname Ostrum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ostrum 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 Ostrum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ostrum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.