2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Odza
A derivative of the Polish surname Odzga, possibly associated with an occupational trade.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Odza. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Odza surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Odza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Odza, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Odza
The surname ODZA is believed to have originated in the region of central Poland, specifically in the area around the city of Lodz, during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Polish word "odza," which referred to a type of woolen cloak or overcoat worn by peasants and commoners at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the ODZA surname can be found in a land registry document from the village of Zgierz, near Lodz, dated to 1492. This document mentions a certain "Jan Odza" who was granted a plot of land for farming purposes. Some historians believe that this individual may have been a weaver or a tailor, as the surname likely originated from the type of clothing he produced.
In the 16th century, the ODZA surname began to spread to other parts of Poland, with records showing families bearing this name in cities like Warsaw and Krakow. During this time, the name underwent several spelling variations, such as "Odzha," "Odza," and "Odzia," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era.
One notable individual with the ODZA surname was Marcin Odza (1570-1632), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served in the armies of King Sigismund III Vasa. Marcin Odza is credited with leading a successful defense against Swedish forces during the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629.
Another prominent figure was Katarzyna Odza (1612-1678), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the city of Poznan. Katarzyna Odza was known for her generous contributions to local churches and charities, as well as her support for the arts and education.
In the 18th century, the ODZA surname gained recognition through the work of Jan Odza (1725-1801), a respected Polish linguist and lexicographer who published one of the first comprehensive dictionaries of the Polish language.
During the 19th century, the ODZA name spread further across Europe as a result of emigration and migration. Records show individuals with this surname settling in countries like Germany, France, and even as far as the United States and Canada.
One such individual was Maximilian Odza (1822-1895), a German-born artist and painter who gained fame for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Bavarian Alps. His works were widely exhibited and collected during his lifetime.
In the 20th century, the ODZA surname continued to be carried by notable figures, such as Marian Odza (1902-1978), a Polish chemist and professor whose research on organic compounds contributed to the development of modern pharmaceuticals.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Odza
Among Census respondents with the surname Odza, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Odza bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Odza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.5% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Odza
Odza appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Odza surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Odza bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Odza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Odza?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Odza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Odza?
Odza ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Odza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Odza.
Has Odza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Odza went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Odza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Odza, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Odza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Odza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Odza (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Odza mean?
A derivative of the Polish surname Odzga, possibly associated with an occupational trade. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Odza (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Odza?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.