Explore the Family Name Ozaki
The meaning of Ozaki
Japanese: written 尾崎 ‘end of the cape’. It is a topographic name from western Japan. Several bearers are of Minamoto descent. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Minoru, Hiroshi, Mitsuru, Shoichi, Yuka, Yukio, Akira, Chieko, Fumiko, Hachiro, Hajime, Haruka.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ozaki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ozaki has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 30,264th in popularity, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 31,790th position, indicating a decline of approximately 5.04%. The actual count of individuals with the Ozaki surname also marginally dropped from 730 to 726 during this period, contributing to a decrease of about -0.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #31,790 | -5.04% |
| Count | 730 | 726 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozaki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ozaki surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders from 80.14% to 74.38%, which corresponds to a change of -7.19%. The proportion of those identifying as having two or more races increased by 10.08%, rising from 11.51% to 12.67%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as White saw an increase of 38.62%, moving from 7.95% in 2000 to 11.02% in 2010. The figures for Hispanic identities also showed growth starting from 0 in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.14% | 74.38% | -7.19% |
| Two or More Races | 11.51% | 12.67% | 10.08% |
| White | 7.95% | 11.02% | 38.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |