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

Azaria, 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 Azaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azaria in America

Azaria is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azaria surname appeared 106 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 Azaria.

The history of the last name Azaria

The surname AZARIA originated in the Middle East, likely from the ancient Hebrew language. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew name Azariah, which means "Yahweh has helped." The name has been in use since biblical times and is mentioned in several books of the Old Testament.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name AZARIA was Azariah, a high priest in Jerusalem during the reign of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles as being a faithful servant of God.

Another notable figure with the name AZARIA was Azariah de' Rossi, an Italian Jewish scholar who lived from 1511 to 1578. He was a renowned historian and wrote extensively on Jewish history and culture.

In the 17th century, the name AZARIA appears in records from the Ottoman Empire. One example is Azaria Bey, a Turkish diplomat who served as the ambassador to England from 1637 to 1641.

During the 19th century, the name AZARIA was found among Jewish communities in Europe and North Africa. One notable bearer was Elijah ben Solomon Zalman, also known as the Gaon of Vilna (1720-1797), a famous Lithuanian Rabbi and scholar.

Another prominent figure with the surname AZARIA was Haim Azaria, a Moroccan-born Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1949 to 1969. He was a leading figure in the Sephardic Jewish community in Israel.

Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name AZARIA have evolved, with variations such as Azariah, Azaryahu, and Azaryah appearing in different regions and cultures. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its ancient Hebrew roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azaria

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

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

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