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

Ozgur, 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 Ozgur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozgur in America

Ozgur is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozgur surname appeared 143 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 Ozgur.

The history of the last name Ozgur

The surname OZGUR is of Turkish origin, derived from the Turkish word "özgür" meaning "free" or "independent." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire.

The name is thought to have been initially adopted as a descriptive surname, likely referring to individuals who were free from servitude or bondage. It may have been given to former slaves or serfs who had gained their freedom, or to those who were born free.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OZGUR can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (tahrir defterleri) from the 16th century. These records were used to document the population and collect taxes, and they often included surnames of taxpayers.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname OZGUR was Ahmet Ozgur, a Turkish poet and writer who lived from 1620 to 1685. He is known for his contributions to Ottoman literature and his works exploring themes of freedom and independence.

During the 18th century, the surname OZGUR appeared in various Ottoman records and documents, indicating its continued use and presence in the region.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Mehmet Ali Ozgur, a Turkish military commander and statesman who lived from 1780 to 1853. He played a significant role in the Ottoman-Egyptian crisis and is remembered for his leadership and military strategies.

In the 19th century, the surname OZGUR was found in various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. It was particularly prevalent in areas with significant Turkish populations.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname OZGUR was Mustafa Kemal Ozgur, a Turkish writer and journalist who lived from 1865 to 1934. He was known for his literary works and advocacy for social and political reforms in the late Ottoman and early Republican periods.

As the Ottoman Empire transitioned into the modern Republic of Turkey in the early 20th century, the surname OZGUR continued to be widely used and recognized throughout the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozgur

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

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 Ozgur 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.

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

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