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

Ozaki, 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 Ozaki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozaki in America

Ozaki is the 31790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozaki surname appeared 726 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 Ozaki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozaki 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 Ozaki

The surname Ozaki has its origins in Japan, tracing back several centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "o" meaning "big" or "great" and "zaki" meaning "cape" or "promontory." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone residing near a prominent cape or headland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ozaki name can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) documents, where it appears as a reference to a samurai family from the Kanto region of eastern Japan. The Ozaki clan played a role in the power struggles and conflicts of that era.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period (1467-1615), there are records of an Ozaki Nobumasa, a daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over parts of the Ise Province (present-day Mie Prefecture). His son, Ozaki Nobutsuna, was also a notable figure and a skilled military commander.

The name Ozaki can be linked to various place names across Japan, including Ozaki-cho in Aichi Prefecture, Ozaki-mura in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ozaki-son in Akita Prefecture. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the Ozaki surname or vice versa.

One of the most famous individuals with the Ozaki surname is Ozaki Yukio (1858-1954), a celebrated novelist and poet of the Meiji and Taisho periods. His works, such as "The Novel of Shunkin" and "The Life of Sumiya Monan," are considered classics of modern Japanese literature.

Another notable figure is Ozaki Masaru (1835-1926), a politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Education and played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji era.

In the world of sports, Ozaki Masashi (born 1955) is a renowned professional golfer from Japan who has won numerous tournaments, including the World Cup of Golf in 1988 and 1994.

Ozaki Yutaka (1965-1992) was a sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki, the second-highest rank in professional sumo. He was known for his powerful technique and his tragic death at a young age due to complications from diabetes.

The Ozaki surname has a rich history in Japan, spanning various fields such as literature, politics, sports, and traditional arts. While its origins may be rooted in geographic names, the legacy of the Ozaki family continues to be celebrated and remembered in Japanese culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozaki

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

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

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