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UK surname

Ozanne

A variant spelling of the French surname Ozaneau, which is derived from the old French personal name Ozan.

In the 1881 census there were 24 people recorded with the Ozanne surname, ranking it #30,215 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 159, ranked #22,798, up from #30,215 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Amber Valley, Worthing and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ozanne is 173 in 2004. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 562.5%.

1881 census count

24

Ranked #30,215

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2004

173 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ozanne had 24 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,215 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 52 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Ozanne surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ozanne surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ozanne surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ozanne over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 24 #30,215
1891 historical 45 #30,747
1901 historical 52 #28,377
1911 historical 43 #28,581
1997 modern 164 #19,944
1998 modern 164 #20,505
1999 modern 165 #20,535
2000 modern 170 #20,120
2001 modern 167 #20,060
2002 modern 168 #20,396
2003 modern 162 #20,624
2004 modern 173 #19,937
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 164 #20,715
2007 modern 162 #21,115
2008 modern 157 #21,766
2009 modern 159 #22,072
2010 modern 171 #21,481
2011 modern 166 #21,745
2012 modern 155 #22,762
2013 modern 165 #22,163
2014 modern 165 #22,356
2015 modern 164 #22,325
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Ozannes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Amber Valley, Worthing, Wiltshire, Shropshire and Plymouth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Amber Valley 004 Amber Valley
2 Worthing 012 Worthing
3 Wiltshire 047 Wiltshire
4 Shropshire 003 Shropshire
5 Plymouth 001 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ozanne

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ozanne surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ozanne

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ozanne, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Ozanne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Ozanne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Ozanne is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ozanne is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ozanne falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ozanne is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ozanne, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ozanne

The surname Ozanne has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "osanne," which means a willow tree or a basket woven from willow branches. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a maker or seller of willow baskets.

The earliest known record of the name Ozanne appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Osanna." This suggests that the name was already present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066, likely brought over by French settlers or Norman nobles.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded in various forms, such as "Osaune," "Osayna," and "Osaynne," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time period. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and regional dialects.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Ozanne was William Ozanne, who was born in 1325 in the village of Ozanne, located in the Normandy region of France. This village may have taken its name from the surname, or vice versa, indicating the long-standing presence of the Ozanne family in that area.

Another notable figure was Jean Ozanne, a French scholar and theologian who lived from 1487 to 1566. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on religious doctrine and biblical interpretation.

In England, Sir Robert Ozanne (1592-1667) was a prominent landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially siding with the Parliamentarians but later supporting the Royalist cause.

The surname Ozanne also has a presence in the Channel Islands, particularly in Jersey and Guernsey. One notable individual from this region was Philippe Ozanne (1737-1813), a military officer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became the Lieutenant-Bailiff of Jersey.

Another notable bearer of the name was Charles Ozanne (1828-1912), a French artist and painter known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from Normandy and Brittany. His works were widely acclaimed and are now part of various art collections around the world.

Over the centuries, the surname Ozanne has spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other regions, carried by individuals and families who immigrated from France, England, and the Channel Islands. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in France, reflecting the rich historical and cultural heritage associated with this surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ozanne families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ozanne surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 219 Ozannes recorded in 1881 and an index of 311.79x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 219 311.79x
Surrey 9 0.78x
Devon 4 0.81x
Kent 4 0.49x
Somerset 3 0.79x
Lancashire 2 0.07x
Hampshire 1 0.21x
Middlesex 1 0.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Maryde Castro in Channel Islands leads with 57 Ozannes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3294.80x.

Place Total Index
St Maryde Castro 57 3294.80x
St Peter Port 49 377.21x
St Michaelinthe Vale 45 1792.83x
St Sampson 25 788.64x
St Andrew 13 1397.85x
St Saviour 13 335.05x
Forest 9 1836.73x
Camberwell 8 5.28x
St Anne 6 480.00x
Plymouth St Andrew 4 10.52x
Folkestone 2 12.75x
Little Bolton 2 5.53x
St Martin 2 46.51x
Uphill 2 384.62x
Erith 1 12.55x
Kensington London 1 0.76x
Maidstone 1 4.15x
Portsea 1 1.05x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 2.10x
Weston Super Mare 1 10.38x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ozanne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ozanne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 19
James 12
Thomas 12
William 9
Henry 7
Frederick 6
Charles 5
Joseph 5
Peter 4
Nicholas 3
Adolphus 2
Alfred 2
Daniel 2
Edward 2
Richard 2
Amos 1
Denys 1
Edwin 1
Emile 1
Frederic 1
Harry 1
Henri 1
Herbert 1
Ira 1
Isaac 1
Jas. 1
Lawrence 1
Leon 1
Osmond 1
Paul 1
Percival 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1
Wilfred 1

FAQ

Ozanne surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ozanne surname in 1881?

In 1881, 24 people were recorded with the Ozanne surname. That placed it at #30,215 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ozanne surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Ozanne a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Ozanne surname mean?

A variant spelling of the French surname Ozaneau, which is derived from the old French personal name Ozan.

What does the Ozanne map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ozanne bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.