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

Ozga, 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 Ozga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozga in America

Ozga is the 40745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozga surname appeared 536 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 Ozga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozga 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 Ozga

The surname OZGA has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "ozga," which referred to a type of willow tree. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near or worked with willow trees.

In the early records, the spelling variations of the name included "Ozga," "Ozhga," and "Ożga." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Polish language over time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the OZGA surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie (Court Records) of the Lublin region, dated back to the late 15th century. These records mentioned individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the area during that period.

Notably, the OZGA name appeared in the historical records of the Tarnów region in the 16th century. The town of Tarnów, located in southern Poland, was an important economic and cultural center during the Renaissance period, suggesting that the OZGA family may have been influential in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the OZGA surname. One such person was Jan Ozga (1737-1811), a Polish nobleman and landowner who played a role in the political and social affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the late 18th century.

Another prominent figure was Stanisław Ozga (1876-1942), a Polish politician and activist who fought for workers' rights and was involved in the Polish independence movement during the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Zofia Ozga (1898-1984) was a Polish writer and poet who published works during the interwar period and in the years following World War II.

The OZGA surname also made its mark in the arts, with Władysław Ozga (1912-1997) being a renowned Polish painter and graphic artist, recognized for his contributions to the development of modern art in Poland.

Additionally, Janusz Ozga (1940-2021) was a Polish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the urban landscape of several Polish cities, including Warsaw and Kraków.

While the OZGA name has a rich history in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the cultural heritage and traditions of its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozga

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

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

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