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

Ozbun, 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 Ozbun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozbun in America

Ozbun is the 38389th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozbun surname appeared 577 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 Ozbun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozbun 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 Ozbun

The surname OZBUN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "oze" and "burn," which together mean "a stream or brook near an oak tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near such a geographic feature.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Ozeburn." This entry refers to a landowner in the county of Berkshire. Over the centuries, the spelling evolved to its modern form of OZBUN, although variations like OSBORNE and OZBURN were also common.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Sir William OZBUN, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. Another notable bearer of the name was John OZBUN, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the OZBUN family established a presence in the village of Ozbunbury, in the county of Cheshire. This place name is likely derived from their surname, indicating their long-standing connection to the area. A prominent figure from this time was Thomas OZBUN, who served as the High Sheriff of Cheshire in 1583.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Robert OZBUN (1610-1676) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was later granted lands in Ireland for his service. His descendants continued to use the OZBUN surname in Ireland for several generations.

Another individual of note was Sir Richard OZBUN (1692-1764), a successful businessman and member of the British Parliament who represented the constituency of Malmesbury in Wiltshire. He was also known for his philanthropy and funded the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

While the OZBUN name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration to North America and other English-speaking countries. However, the earliest records and most significant historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its English origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozbun

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

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

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