OZDEMIR
Ozdemir
The surname Ozdemir is of Turkish origin and is commonly found in Turkey and among Turkish communities around the world. The name Ozdemir is derived from the Turkish words öz meaning "original" or "genuine", and demir meaning "iron". Therefore, the surname Ozdemir can be interpreted as "original iron" or "genuine iron".
The Ozdemir family name is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and durability, reflecting the symbolism of iron as a sturdy and valuable material. Individuals bearing the surname Ozdemir may take pride in their ancestral heritage and the qualities that their name represents.
It is not uncommon for individuals with the surname Ozdemir to have roots in Turkey, particularly in regions where Turkish cultural and linguistic influences are prominent. Over the years, some members of the Ozdemir family may have migrated to other countries, contributing to the global presence of this surname.
In contemporary times, the surname Ozdemir continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to Turkish ancestry and heritage. The name serves as a distinctive marker of identity and family lineage for those who proudly bear it.
There are approximately 759 people named Ozdemir in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,127th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Ozdemir.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ahmet
- Ali
- Gokhan
- Hakan
- Halil
- Hasan
- Huseyin
- Ismail
- Mehmet
- Mustafa
- Sinan
Female
- Aynur
- Ayse
- Elif
- Fadime
- Fatma
- Hatice
- Louise
- Meftune
- Ozlem
- Samantha
- Susan