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

Uzun, 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 Uzun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uzun in America

Uzun is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uzun surname appeared 325 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 Uzun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uzun 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 Uzun

The surname "UZUN" originates from Turkey and has its roots in the Turkish language. It is derived from the Turkish word "uzun," which translates to "long" or "tall." This surname likely emerged during the Ottoman Empire period, when many Turkish families adopted descriptive surnames based on physical characteristics, occupations, or locations.

The earliest known records of the surname "UZUN" can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of the Ottoman Empire, including present-day Turkey, parts of the Balkans, and the Middle East. It was commonly used to distinguish individuals who were exceptionally tall or had a slender physique.

In the 17th century, the surname "UZUN" appeared in several Ottoman administrative documents and tax registers, indicating its widespread use among the Turkish population. One notable individual from this period was Uzun Hasan, a semi-legendary figure who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in the late 15th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname "UZUN" gained prominence as Turkish families migrated to various parts of the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Uzun Ibrahim Pasha (1635-1687), a influential Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier.
2. Uzun Mustafa Efendi (1700-1780), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet.
3. Uzun Yusuf Pasha (1828-1900), an Ottoman military commander and governor of Baghdad.
4. Uzun Mehmet Ali Bey (1860-1932), a prominent Turkish politician and diplomat.
5. Uzun Hasan Çelebi (1872-1945), a renowned Turkish poet and literary figure.

The surname "UZUN" has also been associated with various place names and locations within Turkey, such as Uzunköprü (meaning "long bridge") and Uzunhisar (meaning "long castle"), reflecting the influence of this surname on geographical nomenclature.

Throughout its history, the surname "UZUN" has maintained its significance and cultural connection to the Turkish language and heritage. It continues to be a prominent surname in Turkey and among Turkish communities worldwide, carrying a rich legacy of cultural identity and physical descriptiveness.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uzun

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

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

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