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

Azeltine, 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 Azeltine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azeltine in America

Azeltine is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azeltine surname appeared 136 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 Azeltine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azeltine 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 Azeltine

The surname Azeltine is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England or Scotland, during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has undergone significant changes in spelling over the centuries.

One theory suggests that the name may have originated from a combination of the Old English words "aes" (ash tree) and "tun" (enclosure or settlement), potentially referring to a settlement near an ash tree grove or forest. However, the exact origins of the name remain uncertain due to the lack of definitive historical records.

While the Azeltine surname is relatively uncommon, it has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the late 12th century, where a person named Willelmus de Aselton is mentioned. This may be an early variation of the Azeltine spelling.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, where a John Asylton is recorded as a taxpayer. This spelling variation further supports the theory of the name's locational origins, potentially linked to a place called Aselton or a similar name.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Azeltine surname throughout history are:

1. Robert Azeltine (c. 1570 - 1635), an English merchant and colonist who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century.

2. Jeremiah Azeltine (1732 - 1810), an American Revolutionary War soldier from Connecticut who fought in several major battles.

3. Sarah Azeltine (1791 - 1865), an American pioneer and one of the first settlers in the Oregon Territory, known for her diary documenting the arduous journey along the Oregon Trail.

4. William Azeltine (1819 - 1897), a British-born Australian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Melbourne.

5. Edward Azeltine (1862 - 1928), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate in the early 20th century.

While the Azeltine surname is not as widespread as some other surnames, it has left its mark on various historical records and can be traced back to its likely origins in the British Isles during the medieval period, despite the uncertainty surrounding its exact derivation and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azeltine

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

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

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