Ostrum

Ostrum Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ostrum: 495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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.

Ranking information for the surname Ostrum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
O23605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S T R AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘strΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ostrum in Braille

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

The name Ostrum in braille

How to sign the name Ostrum using Sign Language

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.

The name Ostrum in sign language

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