Explore the Family Name Ozawa
The meaning of Ozawa
Japanese: written 小沢 ‘small swamp’, a common placename all over Japan. As a surname, it is mainly found in eastern Japan. Another pronunciation, Kozawa, is found in western Japan. Some families are of Taira descent. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Yuichi, Isao, Masashi, Tetsuo, Yasunori, Yasushi, Yoshihiro, Atsuhiko, Atsushi, Ayako, Eiichi, Fumihiro.
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How common is the last name Ozawa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ozawa saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,994th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 41,886th spot, marking a change of -16.37%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 589 to 519, a drop of almost 12%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by nearly 18%, going from 0.22 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #41,886 | -16.37% |
| Count | 589 | 519 | -11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozawa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ozawa. In 2000, 80.14% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to 77.26% by 2010. Over the same timeframe, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased by over 25%, rising from 7.98% to 10.02%. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased from 8.49% to 7.51%. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.21% to 2.70%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black in either year. In 2010, there were individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.14% | 77.26% | -3.59% |
| Two or More Races | 7.98% | 10.02% | 25.56% |
| White | 8.49% | 7.51% | -11.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.7% | 22.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |