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

Ozoa, 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 Ozoa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozoa in America

Ozoa is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozoa surname appeared 159 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 Ozoa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozoa 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 Ozoa

The surname OZOA finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, with the root word "ozos" meaning "branch" or "twig." This name is believed to have originated in the region of Thrace, which encompasses parts of modern-day Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, during the Byzantine era.

In the early centuries of the Byzantine Empire, many individuals adopted surnames derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or geographic locations. The name OZOA may have been initially bestowed upon a family involved in the cultivation or trade of wood products, such as charcoal or timber.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OZOA can be traced back to a manuscript from the 11th century, which mentions a merchant named Basileios OZOA who traded in spices and silk along the Byzantine trade routes. This document provides evidence of the surname's usage during the height of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Georgios OZOA served as a military commander under the rule of the Nicaean Empire. Historical records indicate that he played a crucial role in the recapture of Constantinople from the Latin Empire in 1261, solidifying his place in the annals of Byzantine history.

During the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans in the 15th century, many Greek families bearing the surname OZOA fled to other regions of Europe, particularly Italy and the Adriatic coast. This diaspora contributed to the spread and diversification of the name across the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Alexandros OZOA made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance era. His works on metaphysics and natural philosophy were widely studied and debated in academic circles across Europe.

Another notable figure was Ioannis OZOA, a skilled architect who lived in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic churches and monasteries in the Greek islands, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural heritage of the region.

Throughout its history, the surname OZOA has undergone various spelling variations, such as Ozoua, Ozoia, and Ozoyas, reflecting the influences of different languages and dialects encountered during its journey across regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozoa

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

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

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