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

Ozburn, 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 Ozburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozburn in America

Ozburn is the 39486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozburn surname appeared 557 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 Ozburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozburn 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 Ozburn

The surname Ozburn is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "os" meaning "ox" and "burna" meaning "stream" or "brook". This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who lived near an ox-stream or a brook where oxen would drink.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions an individual named Osebern in Norfolk, England. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, records from Yorkshire reference a place called Oxburne, which may be linked to the surname's origins. Additionally, there are mentions of individuals with the surname in various historical documents from counties such as Lancashire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.

Notably, a certain John Oxborne was recorded as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in 1399. Another individual named William Oxborne served as the Mayor of Newark, Nottinghamshire, in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the spelling of the name appeared to have stabilized to its modern form of Ozburn. Records from this period include mentions of a Thomas Ozburn, who was born in Lincolnshire in 1521, and a Richard Ozburn, born in Nottinghamshire in 1567.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Edward Ozburn (1630-1694) was a successful merchant and landowner in London. He played a significant role in the development of the East India Company and was known for his philanthropic efforts.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable individual named Samuel Ozburn (1710-1778) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Virginia, United States. He served as the Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses and played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout history, the surname Ozburn has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, lawyers, and public servants. While the name may have humble origins, it has left its mark on the annals of history across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozburn

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

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

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