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

Azan, 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 Azan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azan in America

Azan is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azan surname appeared 233 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 Azan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azan 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 Azan

The surname AZAN is believed to have originated from the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "adhan," which means "call to prayer" in Islam. The name is closely associated with the Islamic practice of calling the faithful to pray five times a day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AZAN can be found in historical manuscripts from the 9th century, where it was often used to refer to individuals who were responsible for performing the adhan, or call to prayer, in mosques and other Islamic religious institutions.

During the 11th century, the surname AZAN gained prominence in various parts of the Arab world, particularly in regions such as modern-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman. It was during this time that the name began to be passed down from generation to generation within certain families.

In the 13th century, the surname AZAN appeared in several historical records, including the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and philosopher, Ibn Khaldun. He mentioned individuals with the surname AZAN who were respected religious scholars and muezzins (callers to prayer) in various cities across the Middle East.

One notable bearer of the surname AZAN was Abu Bakr al-Azan, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, and made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and hadith (prophetic traditions).

Another prominent figure with the surname AZAN was Ahmad al-Azan, a 14th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). His works, which focused on spirituality and devotion to God, continue to be studied and celebrated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.

In the 16th century, the surname AZAN was also found in various parts of the Ottoman Empire, spanning regions such as modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname AZAN who held important positions within the Ottoman administrative and religious institutions.

One such individual was Mustafa Azan, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist who lived during the 16th century. His works, including exquisite calligraphic pieces and illustrations, are considered masterpieces of Ottoman art and are preserved in various museums and collections around the world.

In the 18th century, the surname AZAN was also present in parts of North Africa, particularly in countries like Morocco and Algeria. Historical records from this period mention individuals with the surname AZAN who were involved in religious education, scholarly pursuits, and community leadership roles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azan

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

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

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