About Ozawa
The surname Ozawa is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the elements "o" meaning "big" or "great" and "sawa" meaning "marsh" or "swamp." This suggests that the name could have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a large marshy area. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the combination of "o" meaning "tail" and "sawa," indicating a person with a long or prominent tail, possibly metaphorically referring to someone with a strong or influential personality. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.
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The surname Ozawa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ozawa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ozawa is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ozawa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ozawa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.