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

Ozeki, 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 Ozeki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozeki in America

Ozeki is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozeki surname appeared 142 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 Ozeki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozeki 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 Ozeki

The surname OZEKI is of Japanese origin, originating in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "ozeki," which refers to a high-ranking sumo wrestler, specifically one who has achieved the second-highest rank in professional sumo wrestling.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were either sumo wrestlers themselves or had close connections to the sumo wrestling world. This might have included referees, trainers, or stable masters associated with the sport.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname OZEKI was Ozeki Munekiyo, a prominent sumo wrestler who lived during the late 17th century. He achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki in 1683 and was renowned for his skills and accomplishments in the sport.

Another notable figure with this surname was Ozeki Kintaro, a sumo wrestler from the late 18th century. Born in 1772, he achieved the rank of ozeki in 1793 and was known for his exceptional strength and technique. He was a respected figure in the sumo world and contributed significantly to the development of the sport during his time.

In the 19th century, the surname OZEKI gained further recognition with the rise of Ozeki Tokitsugu, a sumo wrestler who achieved the rank of ozeki in 1848. He was celebrated for his remarkable career and his contributions to the traditions and customs of sumo wrestling.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname OZEKI was Ozeki Katsunori, a sumo wrestler from the early 20th century. Born in 1900, he achieved the rank of ozeki in 1925 and was widely regarded as one of the greatest sumo wrestlers of his era. His exceptional skills and dominance in the ring earned him a legendary status in the sport.

Another notable figure with the OZEKI surname was Ozeki Tatsunami, a sumo wrestler who lived in the mid-20th century. Born in 1928, he achieved the rank of ozeki in 1951 and was known for his powerful techniques and remarkable longevity in the sport, remaining active until the 1960s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozeki

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

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

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