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

Ozaeta, 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 Ozaeta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozaeta in America

Ozaeta is the 39352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozaeta surname appeared 559 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 Ozaeta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozaeta 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 Ozaeta

The surname Ozaeta is of Basque origin, tracing its roots to the northern regions of Spain and southwestern France. Its earliest forms can be traced back to the 8th or 9th century, during the height of the Basque culture's influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ozaeta can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript detailing the traditions and customs of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque words "oza" (meaning "oak") and "eta" (meaning "and" or "with"), potentially referring to a person or place associated with oak trees.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Lope Ozaeta de Vizcaya was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre for his role in a battle against the Aragonese forces. This record provides evidence of the surname's use among the Basque nobility during the medieval period.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Juan Ozaeta was a renowned architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in the Basque Country. His work can still be admired in the intricate carvings and architectural details of these historic buildings.

In the 18th century, the Ozaeta family established themselves as successful merchants and traders, with branches of the family settling in various parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable member, Pedro Ozaeta y Lazcano (1723-1796), was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Bilbao, known for his contributions to the city's development.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Ozaeta surname was María Ozaeta y Gallástegui (1835-1911), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the Basque region. She founded several schools and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women during a time when such endeavors were rare.

Over the centuries, variations of the surname have emerged, including Ozaita, Ozayta, and Ozaeta-Navarro, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Basque culture. While the name has maintained its roots in the Basque regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozaeta

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

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 Ozaeta 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 Ozaeta 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 Ozaeta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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