2000
#6,120
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,162
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.91
Rare Last name
Ozuna
A Basque surname derived from the place name Ozuna, meaning "a good place" or "place of abundant wolves."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,412 Americans carry the last name Ozuna. That puts it at #5,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 46,243 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ozuna surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
7.4K
1 in 46,243
Census rank
#5,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,464 bearers of the surname Ozuna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ozuna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ozuna
The surname Ozuna is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "ozno," which means "bear." This suggests that the name may have been initially a nickname or a reference to someone who resembled or had characteristics of a bear.
Ozuna is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, located in central Spain. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents and archives from this area, dating back to the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
During the Age of Exploration, many Spanish explorers and settlers carried the Ozuna surname to the Americas, contributing to its spread and establishment in various parts of the New World, particularly in Latin American countries.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Ozuna surname was Juan de Ozuna, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was instrumental in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.
Another notable figure with the Ozuna surname was Pedro de Ozuna, a Spanish military officer and explorer who played a significant role in the conquest of Peru in the mid-16th century. He served under the famous conquistador Francisco Pizarro and was involved in various battles against the Inca Empire.
In the 17th century, the Ozuna family established roots in the area of Nuevo León, Mexico. Francisco de Ozuna was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region during this time period, contributing to the development of the local economy and community.
The surname Ozuna also has a presence in the literary world. Miguel de Ozuna y Salcedo was a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the 17th century. He authored several plays and works of poetry that were well-received during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the Ozuna surname was José Ozuna, a Cuban baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from the 1940s to the 1960s. He was a versatile player known for his defensive skills and was part of the Brooklyn Dodgers team that won the World Series in 1955.
Throughout history, the Ozuna surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, explorers, landowners, artists, and athletes, reflecting the diverse contributions and legacies associated with this name of Spanish origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ozuna
Among Census respondents with the surname Ozuna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ozuna bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ozuna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.6% · 5,918
- White6.1% · 393
- Black or African American0.8% · 53
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 49
- Two or more races0.5% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ozuna
Ozuna appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,499
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,327
+1,165 bearers (+22.6%)
Per 100,000 2.14
Rank movement Up 621 places
2020
#5,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,464
+137 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 2.16
Rank movement Up 279 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,120 | 5,162 | 1.91 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,499 | 6,327 | 2.14 | +1,165 bearers (+22.6%) | Up 621 places |
| 2020 | #5,220 | 6,464 | 2.16 | +137 bearers (+2.2%) | Up 279 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ozuna surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,499 | #5,220 | 5.1% |
| Count | 6,327 | 6,464 | 2.2% |
| Per 100K | 2.14 | 2.16 | 1.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ozuna bearers went from 6,327 to 6,464 (+2.2% change). The surname moved up 279 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,499 to #5,220.
FAQ
Ozuna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ozuna?
Name Census estimates that about 7,412 living Americans carry the surname Ozuna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 46,243 residents.
How common is Ozuna?
Ozuna ranks #5,220 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.16 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,464 people with the surname Ozuna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,412), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.16 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Ozuna.
Has Ozuna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ozuna went from 6,327 recorded bearers to 6,464. That is an increase of 137 (+2.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,499 to #5,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Ozuna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ozuna, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ozuna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (5,918 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ozuna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.6%), White (6.1%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ozuna (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ozuna mean?
A Basque surname derived from the place name Ozuna, meaning "a good place" or "place of abundant wolves." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ozuna (2.16 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ozuna?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Ozuna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.