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UK surname

Ozcan

A Turkish surname derived from the combination of "oz" meaning "self" and "can" meaning "life" or "soul."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Enfield, Hackney and Barking and Dagenham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ozcan is 357 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

354

2016, ranked #13,054

Peak year

2015

357 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 354 in 2016, ranked #13,054.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Ozcan surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ozcan surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ozcan 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
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 100 #27,619
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 129 #23,901
2001 modern 134 #23,037
2002 modern 163 #20,767
2003 modern 190 #18,683
2004 modern 215 #17,384
2005 modern 223 #16,938
2006 modern 247 #15,860
2007 modern 247 #16,042
2008 modern 276 #14,994
2009 modern 290 #14,778
2010 modern 324 #13,979
2011 modern 333 #13,577
2012 modern 326 #13,691
2013 modern 341 #13,425
2014 modern 349 #13,293
2015 modern 357 #12,979
2016 modern 354 #13,054

Geography

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Where Ozcans 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 Enfield, Hackney, Barking and Dagenham, Islington and Broxbourne. 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 Enfield 003 Enfield
2 Hackney 021 Hackney
3 Barking and Dagenham 021 Barking and Dagenham
4 Islington 012 Islington
5 Broxbourne 012 Broxbourne

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ozcan

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ozcan

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ozcan, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Ozcan surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ozcan household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ozcan is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ozcan is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ozcan falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ozcan is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Ozcan

The surname OZCAN is of Turkish origin and can be traced back to the late 14th century. It is derived from the Turkish words "öz" meaning "genuine" or "pure" and "can" meaning "soul" or "life force." This name was likely given to those who were considered to have a pure or genuine spirit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OZCAN appears in a Turkish manuscript from the late 15th century. This document, known as the "Eski Türkçe Yazmalar," mentions an individual named Ahmet OZCAN, who was a respected scholar and poet during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II.

In the 16th century, the name OZCAN was particularly prevalent in the region of Anatolia, which was part of the Ottoman Empire. Several historical records from this time period mention individuals with this surname, including a merchant named Mustafa OZCAN, who was involved in trade between Anatolia and the Levant.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent OZCAN family in the city of Bursa, which was an important center of silk production and trade. One notable member of this family was Fatma OZCAN, a skilled weaver who was renowned for her intricate and beautiful silk fabrics.

In the 19th century, the name OZCAN gained recognition beyond the borders of Turkey. A Turkish diplomat named Ismail OZCAN played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Ottoman Empire and several European nations during this period.

Another notable individual with the surname OZCAN was Mehmet OZCAN, a Turkish general who served in the Ottoman army during the late 19th century. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his contributions to the modernization of the Ottoman military.

Throughout history, the surname OZCAN has been associated with various professions, including scholars, poets, merchants, artisans, diplomats, and military leaders. It has maintained its significance and cultural roots, reflecting the genuine and pure spirit that it was originally meant to represent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ozcan surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ozcan surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 354 in 2016. That gives Ozcan a modern rank of #13,054.

What does the Ozcan surname mean?

A Turkish surname derived from the combination of "oz" meaning "self" and "can" meaning "life" or "soul."

What does the Ozcan map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ozcan 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.