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UK surname

Ozturk

A Turkish surname meaning "son of Turk" or "descendant of Turks".

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ozturk is 543 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

543

2016, ranked #9,384

Peak year

2016

543 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 543 in 2016, ranked #9,384.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Ozturk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ozturk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ozturk 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
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1997 modern 192 #18,103
1998 modern 193 #18,511
1999 modern 198 #18,343
2000 modern 201 #18,152
2001 modern 207 #17,573
2002 modern 261 #15,369
2003 modern 279 #14,506
2004 modern 307 #13,685
2005 modern 325 #13,080
2006 modern 347 #12,515
2007 modern 362 #12,271
2008 modern 363 #12,359
2009 modern 411 #11,480
2010 modern 461 #10,701
2011 modern 461 #10,582
2012 modern 469 #10,348
2013 modern 512 #9,847
2014 modern 535 #9,594
2015 modern 535 #9,530
2016 modern 543 #9,384

Geography

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Where Ozturks 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 Hackney and Enfield. 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 Hackney 021 Hackney
2 Enfield 002 Enfield
3 Hackney 013 Hackney
4 Hackney 025 Hackney
5 Enfield 025 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ozturk

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ozturk 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 Ozturk

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ozturk, 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 Ozturk surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ozturk 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Ozturk is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ozturk 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ozturk 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ozturk 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Ozturk

The surname Ozturk is of Turkish origin, derived from the combination of the Turkish words "oz" meaning "pure" or "genuine," and "Turk" referring to the Turkic ethnic group. This name likely originated in Anatolia, the historical heartland of the Ottoman Empire, during the medieval period.

Historically, surnames were not widely used in the Ottoman Empire until the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, some families, particularly those from prominent lineages or with military or administrative backgrounds, adopted hereditary surnames earlier. The Ozturk name may have emerged as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to individuals of pure Turkish descent or those who embodied the ideals of the Turkic culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ozturk surname can be found in the archives of the Ottoman Empire, dating back to the 16th century. During this time, the name appeared in various administrative documents and registers, often associated with individuals holding positions within the Ottoman bureaucracy or military.

Among notable historical figures bearing the Ozturk surname, one can mention Ahmet Ozturk (1857-1923), a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the final years of the Empire. Another significant figure is Mustafa Ozturk (1885-1957), a Turkish military officer who played a crucial role in the Turkish War of Independence and later served as a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

Additionally, the name Ozturk has been associated with several literary figures, such as the poet and writer Hasan Ozturk (1908-1977), whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage. In the realm of sports, Hakan Ozturk (born 1974) is a former Turkish professional footballer who represented his country in international competitions.

It is worth noting that the Ozturk surname has also been found in various historical records and documents across different regions of Anatolia, indicating its widespread presence among the Turkish population. While the name may have originated from a specific location or lineage, it eventually became adopted by families across the Ottoman Empire and later the Republic of Turkey.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Ozturk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ozturk surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 543 in 2016. That gives Ozturk a modern rank of #9,384.

What does the Ozturk surname mean?

A Turkish surname meaning "son of Turk" or "descendant of Turks".

What does the Ozturk map show?

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