Explore the Family Name Ozcan
The meaning of Ozcan
Turkish (Özcan): ornamental name or nickname composed of öz ‘real, genuine’ + can ‘soul, life’ (see Can) and interpreted as ‘the one who is really friendly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ozcan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ozcan has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ozcan was ranked 88,083 in terms of popularity among all surnames in the country, but by 2010 it had moved up to 58,876, reflecting a 33.16% increase in rank. The actual count of individuals with this name also rose during this period, from 196 to 344, marking a substantial 75.51% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Ozcan per 100,000 also saw a growth of 71.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #58,876 | 33.16% |
| Count | 196 | 344 | 75.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozcan
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Ozcan also witnessed shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals represented the majority holding this surname, increasing from 82.14% in 2000 to 92.15% in 2010. There was a notable decline of individuals identifying as two or more races, decreasing from 13.78% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. The year 2010 also marked the first reported presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities in this dataset, accounting for 1.45% and 2.91% respectively. However, no Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.14% | 92.15% | 12.19% |
| Black | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 13.78% | 2.62% | -80.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |