Explore the Family Name Ozark
The meaning of Ozark
American shortened and altered form of Polish Orzechowski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ozark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ozark has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 80,131st, representing a 20.18% decline. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased during this period from 277 to 237 individuals, a drop of 14.44%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 inhabitants also fell by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #80,131 | -20.18% |
| Count | 277 | 237 | -14.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozark
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ozark identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage fell slightly from 97.11% to 94.51%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's noteworthy that in 2010, 3.8% of individuals with the Ozark surname identified as belonging to two or more races. This was not the case in 2000 where this data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 94.51% | -2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |