uzun

Uzun is a Turkish word meaning "long" and is widely used as a surname in Turkish-speaking communities. It is also encountered as a given name or byname, though less common. The surname arose from descriptive origins common in Turkish naming practices and was institutionalized after the Surname Law of 1934, which mandated fixed hereditary surnames. Since then, Uzun has spread throughout Turkey and into diaspora communities in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

In Azerbaijani and other Turkic languages, uzun carries the same meaning, so similar forms appear in names and in everyday language across Turkic-speaking regions. The name does not designate a specific place but may be found among people with heritage from various regions where Turkish or Azerbaijani is spoken.

Uzun appears in various public records and on professional rosters, reflecting its status as a common surname. It is typically treated as a family name in modern usage, though it can sometimes be encountered as a given-name component or nickname.