Find out how popular the last name Az is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Az.

Az, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Az surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Az in America

Az is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Az surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Az.

The history of the last name Az

The surname "AZ" is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the word "az" which means "from" or "of." It is thought to have first appeared in the region of present-day Iran during the medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century.

In its earliest forms, the name was likely used as a locational designation, indicating a person's place of origin or residence. It may have been adopted by individuals who had migrated from a specific town or village whose name began with "Az" or a similar-sounding prefix.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AZ" can be found in a Persian manuscript dating back to the 12th century, where it is mentioned in reference to a scholar or scribe. However, it is difficult to ascertain the exact details or context surrounding this early usage.

During the Safavid dynasty in Persia, which ruled from the 16th to the 18th century, the surname "AZ" gained more prominence. It is documented in several official records and chronicles from this period, often associated with individuals holding positions of importance within the bureaucracy or academic circles.

One notable figure bearing the surname "AZ" was Mirza Aziz Koka (1542-1624), a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as the court poet during the reign of Shah Abbas I. His works have been preserved and celebrated as significant contributions to Persian literature.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname "AZ" was Mirza Muhammad Azi (1640-1707), a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in the field of celestial mechanics. His treatises and calculations played a crucial role in refining the Persian calendar system.

In the 19th century, the surname "AZ" gained further recognition with the birth of Mirza Aqa Khan Kermani (1853-1896), a prominent political figure and diplomat who served as the ambassador of Persia to various European countries, including Britain and France.

It is also worth noting that variations of the surname, such as "Azi" or "Azadi," have been documented in historical records, likely stemming from regional dialects or alternative spellings over time.

Throughout its long history, the surname "AZ" has been associated with scholars, artists, politicians, and individuals from various walks of life, reflecting its enduring presence in the cultural tapestry of the Persian-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Az

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Az.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Az was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Az was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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