Explore the Family Name Oz
The meaning of Oz
1. Jewish (Israeli): from Hebrew oz ‘strength, heroism, courage’, a Hebraicized form of various original Ashkenazic surnames. 2. Turkish (Öz): ornamental name or nickname from öz ‘pure’ (literally ‘real, genuine’) or from a homonym meaning ‘self’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oz saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It improved its ranking from 78,549th to 66,754th, marking a significant jump of 15.02%. The number of people with this surname also grew by 30.97% during this period, rising from 226 in 2000 to 296 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Oz per 100,000 people in the population rose by 25%, from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #66,754 | 15.02% |
| Count | 226 | 296 | 30.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oz also experienced some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, this group constituted 4.73% of individuals named Oz. The proportion identifying as White increased by 4.89%, reaching 88.18% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black declined by 23.62% and 38.91% respectively. Notably, no individuals with the surname Oz identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.07% | 88.18% | 4.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 3.04% | -23.62% |
| Black | 4.42% | 2.7% | -38.91% |
| Two or More Races | 4.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |