Explore the Family Name Ozier
The meaning of Ozier
1. English: variant of Hosier. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. French: variant of Osier, a topographic name for someone who lived near a willow tree or willow grove, from Old French osier ‘willow’, a word of Gaulish origin. Compare Lozier.
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How common is the last name Ozier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ozier has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname climbed from 35,860 to 34,272, an increase of 4.43%. There was also an increase in the number of people with this surname during this period, going from 592 to 662, marking an 11.82% growth. However, the proportion of individuals named Ozier per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #34,272 | 4.43% |
| Count | 592 | 662 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozier
When it comes to ethnicity within the Ozier cohort, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 5.62%, from 70.10% to 66.16%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased by 9.34%, from 28.04% to 30.66%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.81% reporting multiple ethnic identities. Additionally, a small percentage (1.21%) started identifying as Hispanic. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded individuals within these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 66.16% | -5.62% |
| Black | 28.04% | 30.66% | 9.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |