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

Ozanne, 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 Ozanne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozanne in America

Ozanne is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozanne surname appeared 272 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 Ozanne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozanne 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 Ozanne

The surname Ozanne has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "osanne," which means a willow tree or a basket woven from willow branches. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a maker or seller of willow baskets.

The earliest known record of the name Ozanne appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Osanna." This suggests that the name was already present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066, likely brought over by French settlers or Norman nobles.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Osaune," "Osayna," and "Osaynne," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time period. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and regional dialects.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Ozanne was William Ozanne, who was born in 1325 in the village of Ozanne, located in the Normandy region of France. This village may have taken its name from the surname, or vice versa, indicating the long-standing presence of the Ozanne family in that area.

Another notable figure was Jean Ozanne, a French scholar and theologian who lived from 1487 to 1566. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation.

In England, Sir Robert Ozanne (1592-1667) was a prominent landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially siding with the Parliamentarians but later supporting the Royalist cause.

The surname Ozanne also has a presence in the Channel Islands, particularly in Jersey and Guernsey. One notable individual from this region was Philippe Ozanne (1737-1813), a military officer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became the Lieutenant-Bailiff of Jersey.

Another notable bearer of the name was Charles Ozanne (1828-1912), a French artist and painter known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from Normandy and Brittany. His works were widely acclaimed and are now part of various art collections around the world.

Over the centuries, the surname Ozanne has spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other regions, carried by individuals and families who immigrated from France, England, and the Channel Islands. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in France, reflecting the rich historical and cultural heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozanne

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

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

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