UZAN
Uzan
The surname Uzan is of Sephardic Jewish origin, believed to have its beginnings in Spain before the Sephardic expulsion in 1492. Many Sephardic Jews settled in various countries following their expulsion, including Turkey and Greece, which led to the dispersion of the surname.
The name Uzan may have derived from the ancient Spanish city of Uxama, now Osma in the province of Soria. Alternatively, it could have originated from the Turkish word "uzun," meaning tall or long.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Uzan surname have been found in various professions and roles, from merchants to scholars. The dispersal of Sephardic Jews across different regions has led to variations in the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Uzan can be found across the world, with notable concentrations in countries with significant Sephardic Jewish populations. The surname continues to carry a sense of heritage and history for those who bear it.
There are approximately 58 people named Uzan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Uzan.