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

Azemar, 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 Azemar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azemar in America

Azemar is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azemar surname appeared 118 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 Azemar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azemar 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 Azemar

The surname AZEMAR is of French origin, originating in the southern regions of France around the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Occitan personal name "Ademar" or "Azemar", which is composed of the Germanic elements "aith" meaning oath and "meri" meaning famous or illustrious.

The earliest recorded instances of the name AZEMAR can be found in medieval records and manuscripts from Languedoc and Provence. One notable mention is in the Cartulary of Saint-Victor, a medieval manuscript from Marseille, where an individual named Azemar de Auriol is listed as a witness in a legal document dated 1165.

During the 13th century, the name AZEMAR was particularly prevalent in the town of Arles, located in the Provence region. Several members of the AZEMAR family held influential positions within the local nobility and religious institutions. One such notable figure was Bertrand Azemar, who served as the Archbishop of Arles from 1283 to 1286.

In the 14th century, the name AZEMAR appeared in records from the nearby town of Avignon, which was then the seat of the Papacy. A prominent individual named Pierre Azemar (1290-1361) is mentioned as a canon of the Avignon Cathedral and a respected scholar of canon law.

The AZEMAR surname can also be traced to the region of Languedoc, where it was associated with several notable families. One notable figure was Guillaume Azemar (1440-1518), a renowned poet and humanist from the city of Montpellier, who was celebrated for his contributions to the literary renaissance in southern France.

Another prominent individual with the AZEMAR surname was Jacques Azemar (1612-1687), a French nobleman and military leader from the Languedoc region. He served as a Marshal of France and played a significant role in various military campaigns during the reign of Louis XIV.

Throughout its history, the surname AZEMAR has maintained a strong presence in southern France, particularly in the regions of Provence and Languedoc. While its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, the name continues to be associated with the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azemar

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

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

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