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

Ozanich, 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 Ozanich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozanich in America

Ozanich is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozanich surname appeared 455 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 Ozanich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozanich 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 Ozanich

The surname Ozanich originates from Croatia, specifically from the Dalmatian region along the Adriatic coast. It likely emerged in the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to derive from the Slavic personal name "Ozan" or "Ozana," which may have its roots in the Old Croatian word "ozan" meaning "the one from abroad" or "the foreigner."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ozanich surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), where a merchant named Petar Ozanich is documented in the 14th century. The name also appears in various coastal towns and villages of Dalmatia during this time, suggesting its widespread use among the Croatian population.

In the 16th century, the Ozanich family played a significant role in the maritime affairs of Ragusa. Nikola Ozanich (1510-1585) was a renowned sea captain and navigator who commanded several voyages across the Mediterranean and beyond. His son, Matej Ozanich (1547-1628), followed in his father's footsteps and became an accomplished cartographer, contributing to the development of nautical charts and maps of the Adriatic region.

The Ozanich name can also be found in historical records from the island of Korčula, where the family established itself as prominent landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this branch was Ivan Ozanich (1679-1744), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and public buildings in the town of Korčula.

As the Ozanich family expanded and migrated over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, including Ozanic, Ozanić, and Ozanović. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

Other notable individuals with the Ozanich surname include:

1. Marko Ozanich (1835-1912), a Croatian writer and poet from Dubrovnik, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement.
2. Josip Ozanich (1887-1957), a Croatian painter and sculptor, whose works were heavily influenced by the Dalmatian landscape and traditions.
3. Katarina Ozanich (1940-2018), a renowned Croatian opera singer who performed on stages around the world, particularly excelling in the Wagnerian repertoire.
4. Ante Ozanich (1951-2021), a Croatian-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the Croatian community in the United States.
5. Luka Ozanich (born 1985), a Croatian professional basketball player who has represented his country in international competitions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozanich

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

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

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