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

Azamar, 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 Azamar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azamar in America

Azamar is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azamar surname appeared 309 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 Azamar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azamar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Azamar

The surname Azamar is of Spanish origin, specifically from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "azar," which means "flourishing" or "prosperous." This suggests that the name may have originated during the period of Moorish rule in Spain, between the 8th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Azamar name can be found in a document from the 14th century, which refers to a family of landowners in the city of Seville. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the areas surrounding Seville and Cordoba, which were important centers of Moorish culture and influence during that time.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Azamar family living in the town of Antequera, located in the province of Malaga. One notable member of this family was Juan Azamar, a prominent merchant who was born in 1543 and played a significant role in the local trade and economy.

As the surname spread throughout Spain, it also underwent some variations in spelling, such as Azamar, Azamare, and Azamart. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages, such as Catalan or Basque, in different parts of the country.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Azamar family settled in the city of Granada, where they became known for their involvement in the silk trade. One notable figure from this period was Diego Azamar, who was born in 1621 and served as a respected merchant and civic leader in Granada.

Moving into the 18th century, the Azamar surname can be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One prominent individual was Miguel Azamar, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish army during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1745 and fought alongside British forces against the American colonists.

Throughout the 19th century, the Azamar name continued to be represented in Spain, with notable figures such as the writer and philosopher José Azamar, who was born in 1812 in Malaga and authored several influential works on ethics and political philosophy.

While the Azamar surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the focus of this report has been on the historical origins and early recorded instances of this name within the Spanish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azamar

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

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 Azamar 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Azamar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Azamar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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