Find out how popular the last name Gozman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gozman.

Gozman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gozman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gozman in America

Gozman is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gozman surname appeared 270 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gozman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gozman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gozman

The surname Gozman is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in the region that is now modern-day Russia. The name is thought to have derived from the Old Russian word "gost," which meant "guest" or "stranger." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a newcomer or a traveler to a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gozman can be found in the Velvet Book, a historical document from the 16th century that recorded the names of noble families in Russia. The name appeared in this text as "Gozman," indicating that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.

In the 18th century, there are records of a Gozman family living in the city of Novgorod, which was an important center of trade and culture during the medieval period. This suggests that the surname may have been associated with merchants or traders who traveled to Novgorod from other parts of Russia or neighboring regions.

One notable individual with the surname Gozman was Nikolai Gozman, a Russian writer and journalist who lived from 1854 to 1927. He was known for his satirical works that critiqued Russian society and politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another individual of note was Leonid Gozman, a Russian politician and human rights activist who was born in 1950. He has been a vocal critic of the Russian government and has advocated for democratic reforms in the country.

In the early 20th century, there was a prominent Gozman family that owned a large estate in the village of Ust-Izhora, located near St. Petersburg. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and community affairs.

The name Gozman has also been found in historical records from other Slavic countries, such as Poland and Ukraine, suggesting that the surname may have spread beyond the borders of Russia over time.

While the surname Gozman is not among the most common surnames in Russia or other Slavic countries, it has a rich history that reflects the cultural and linguistic traditions of Eastern Europe. The name's association with travelers and newcomers also speaks to the region's long history of migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gozman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gozman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gozman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gozman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gozman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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