OZGA
Ozga
Origin and Meaning:
Ozga is a surname of Polish origin. It is a toponymic surname derived from the Old Polish word "ożyga", meaning "sharp" or "piercing", denoting someone with a sharp personality or quick wit.
Distribution:
The surname Ozga is most commonly found among people of Polish descent, particularly in Poland and among Polish communities abroad. However, it is also present in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.
Notable Individuals:
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Anna Ozga: A Polish mathematician known for her contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
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Pawel Ozga: A professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Poland and abroad.
Coat of Arms:
The surname Ozga does not have a widely recognised coat of arms associated with it, as it is not among the most prominent Polish surnames.
Trivia:
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Variations of the surname Ozga include Ozgan, Ozganek, Ozgowski, and Ozgowski.
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Some sources suggest that the surname Ozga may have Jewish origins, particularly among Jewish communities in Poland.
References:
Jones, P. (1986). A Dictionary of British Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Kaplan, S. (2002). Encyclopedia of Jewish Names and Their History. Jason Aronson Inc.
There are approximately 82 people named Ozga in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Ozga.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Artur
- Dariusz
- Grzegorz
- Krzysztof
- Michael
- Miroslaw
- Nicholas
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Robert
- Steve
Female
- Agata
- Agnieszka
- Aneta
- Anna
- Barbara
- Josephine
- Marta
- Natalia
- Paulina
- Renata