2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Pozin
Russian surname possibly derived from a word meaning "to acquire" or "to possess."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Pozin. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pozin 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Pozin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pozin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pozin
The surname POZIN originates from Russia and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "pozin," which means "a person who owns or works on a large estate." The name was initially found in the rural regions of central and northern Russia, where many families were involved in agriculture and land ownership.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the POZIN surname can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 12th century. These chronicles mention a landowner named Ivan Pozin, who lived in the town of Novgorod during the 15th century.
In the 17th century, the POZIN name appeared in several official documents and records, including property deeds and tax registers. One notable individual from this period was Fyodor Pozin, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Moscow between 1620 and 1690.
During the 18th century, the POZIN family gained prominence in the Russian aristocracy. Andrei Pozin (1725-1792) was a highly respected military officer who served under Empress Catherine the Great and participated in the Russo-Turkish Wars. His son, Nikolai Pozin (1756-1831), was a renowned writer and poet who contributed to the Golden Age of Russian literature.
In the 19th century, the POZIN surname was associated with several notable figures in various fields. Mikhail Pozin (1808-1878) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in St. Petersburg, including the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Elizaveta Pozina (1842-1919) was a celebrated opera singer who performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
Another prominent figure from this era was Sergei Pozin (1868-1938), a pioneering engineer and inventor who developed several innovative designs for early automobiles and aircraft. His work paved the way for the advancement of transportation technologies in Russia.
As the POZIN name spread across Russia, it also appeared in various place names and locations. For example, the village of Pozino in the Nizhny Novgorod region was named after a local landowner bearing the POZIN surname.
Throughout its history, the POZIN surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, military officers, writers, artists, and engineers. While the name originated from rural roots, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and contributions to various aspects of Russian society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pozin
Among Census respondents with the surname Pozin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pozin 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 Pozin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pozin
Pozin 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,160 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-9 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,827 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 14,160 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 8,827 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 Pozin 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 | #142,108 | #150,935 | -6.2% |
| Count | 117 | 108 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pozin bearers went from 117 to 108 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 8,827 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #150,935.
FAQ
Pozin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pozin?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Pozin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Pozin?
Pozin ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Pozin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pozin.
Has Pozin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pozin went from 117 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Pozin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pozin, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pozin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pozin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Pozin (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 Pozin mean?
Russian surname possibly derived from a word meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." 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 Pozin (0.04 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 surname Pozin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.