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

Azarcon, 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 Azarcon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azarcon in America

Azarcon is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azarcon surname appeared 131 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 Azarcon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azarcon 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 Azarcon

The surname Azarcon is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "azarcon," which means "red ocher" or "a reddish pigment used in paints and dyes." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with this particular pigment or perhaps had a reddish complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Azarcon surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain "Pere Azarcon." This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and had likely been established in the region for some generations.

In the 15th century, there are records of an Azarcon family residing in the town of Villanueva de la Serena, located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. It is possible that this family may have been involved in the production or trade of the red ocher pigment, which was widely used in the region's textile and ceramic industries.

The Azarcon surname can also be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence in different parts of Spain. One notable individual was Diego Azarcon, a Spanish conquistador born in the late 15th century, who participated in the conquest of Mexico and served under Hernán Cortés.

Another historical figure with the Azarcon surname was Francisco Azarcon, a 17th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in the city of Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish art.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Azarcon family can be traced to the Canary Islands, where they settled and contributed to the local culture and economy. One prominent member was Juan Azarcon, a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the island's trade with the Spanish mainland.

As the centuries passed, the Azarcon surname spread to other parts of the world, carried by Spanish explorers, settlers, and immigrants. Today, it can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in regions with significant Hispanic populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azarcon

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

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

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