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

Ozog, 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 Ozog surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ozog in America

Ozog is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ozog surname appeared 377 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 Ozog.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ozog 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 Ozog

The surname OZOG originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "ozog," which translates to "a bundle of straw or hay." This term was commonly used in reference to the occupation of a farmer or a hay merchant.

In the earliest records, the name appeared as "Ozogi" or "Ozogy," reflecting the pluralized form of the word. It is believed that the first individuals to bear this surname were likely involved in the trade or production of hay or straw.

One of the earliest documented references to the name OZOG can be found in the "Kodeks Dyplomatyczny Małopolski" (The Diplomatic Codex of Lesser Poland), a collection of historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. This codex contains several mentions of individuals with the surname OZOG, indicating their presence in the region of Lesser Poland during that period.

In the 15th century, the name OZOG gained prominence in the city of Kraków, where several notable families bore this surname. One such individual was Jan OZOG (c. 1430-1495), a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's trade and economic affairs.

Another notable figure was Katarzyna OZOG (c. 1520-1585), a noblewoman from the OZOG family who was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of educational institutions in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the OZOG surname spread across various regions of Poland, with families carrying this name residing in cities such as Warsaw, Poznań, and Lublin. One prominent individual from this period was Jakub OZOG (1580-1647), a scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious studies.

In the 18th century, the OZOG surname gained recognition in the field of arts and culture. Franciszek OZOG (1732-1811) was a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the development of Polish Baroque and Rococo art styles.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the surname OZOG made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia. Notable examples include Maria OZOG (1845-1912), a celebrated poet and writer, and Stanisław OZOG (1878-1942), a political activist and advocate for Polish independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ozog

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

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

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