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

Poz, 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 Poz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poz in America

Poz is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poz surname appeared 292 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 Poz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poz 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 Poz

The surname POZ originated in Poland during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "poz," which means "benefit" or "advantage." The name was likely given to someone who provided a valuable service or had a desirable trait.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded in the Liber Beneficiorum, a historical document listing the names of landowners and their properties in the Krakow region of Poland. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Jan Poz, a landowner mentioned in the document in 1268.

The name POZ can also be traced back to the village of Poznan, located in western Poland. The name of the village is believed to have originated from the Old Polish word "poznan," meaning "to recognize" or "to know." It is possible that some individuals with the surname POZ may have hailed from this area or had ancestors who lived there.

During the 14th century, the surname POZ appeared in various Polish records, including the Akta Grodzkie, which were court records from the city of Krakow. One notable individual from this time was Piotr Poz, a merchant who lived in Krakow in the mid-1300s.

In the 16th century, the surname POZ gained prominence in Poland with the birth of Jan Poz (1505-1572), a renowned Polish writer and historian. He was best known for his chronicle of Polish history, "Annales seu Cronicae incliti Regni Poloniae," which provided valuable insights into the events and personalities of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname POZ was Tomasz Poz (1618-1691), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War (1655-1660). He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield during this conflict.

As the centuries passed, the surname POZ continued to be found in various Polish records and historical documents, indicating its enduring presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poz

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

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

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