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

Ozcan, 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 Ozcan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozcan in America

Ozcan is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozcan surname appeared 344 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 Ozcan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozcan 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 Ozcan

The surname OZCAN is of Turkish origin and can be traced back to the late 14th century. It is derived from the Turkish words "öz" meaning "genuine" or "pure" and "can" meaning "soul" or "life force." This name was likely given to those who were considered to have a pure or genuine spirit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OZCAN appears in a Turkish manuscript from the late 15th century. This document, known as the "Eski Türkçe Yazmalar," mentions an individual named Ahmet OZCAN, who was a respected scholar and poet during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II.

In the 16th century, the name OZCAN was particularly prevalent in the region of Anatolia, which was part of the Ottoman Empire. Several historical records from this time period mention individuals with this surname, including a merchant named Mustafa OZCAN, who was involved in trade between Anatolia and the Levant.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent OZCAN family in the city of Bursa, which was an important center of silk production and trade. One notable member of this family was Fatma OZCAN, a skilled weaver who was renowned for her intricate and beautiful silk fabrics.

In the 19th century, the name OZCAN gained recognition beyond the borders of Turkey. A Turkish diplomat named Ismail OZCAN played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Ottoman Empire and several European nations during this period.

Another notable individual with the surname OZCAN was Mehmet OZCAN, a Turkish general who served in the Ottoman army during the late 19th century. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his contributions to the modernization of the Ottoman military.

Throughout history, the surname OZCAN has been associated with various professions, including scholars, poets, merchants, artisans, diplomats, and military leaders. It has maintained its significance and cultural roots, reflecting the genuine and pure spirit that it was originally meant to represent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozcan

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

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

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