Explore the Family Name Ozias
The meaning of Ozias
1. French (southern): variant of Auzias, from a regional variant of the Biblical personal name Elzéar (see Eleazar). This surname is very rare in France. 2. Jewish: from the personal name Ozias, a Latinized or Greek form of the Biblical name Uzziah, of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘my power is Yahweh’. The name was borne by a king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah. 3. Haitian: from the Biblical personal name Ozias, which can be a cognate of the name in 1 above or of the name in 2 above. This surname is very rare in Haiti. Compare Osias. History: The surname Ozias of French origin (see 1 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. The Huguenot ancestor was Antoine Ozias from France, who in 1685 fled to Savoy and later settled in Germany. The surname was brought to North America by his grandchildren.
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How common is the last name Ozias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ozias" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 99,214th in terms of commonality and moved up to 88,336th by 2010, representing a jump of nearly 11%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 169 in 2000 to 210 in 2010 – a growth of over 24%. The proportion of people named Ozias per 100k population slightly rose as well, from 0.06 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #88,336 | 10.96% |
| Count | 169 | 210 | 24.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozias
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Ozias" also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 93% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to approximately 84% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from just under 6% to over 9% during the same time frame. While there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races, a small percentage (2.86%) began identifying as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 84.29% | -9.27% |
| Black | 5.92% | 9.52% | 60.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |