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

Azim, 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 Azim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azim in America

Azim is the 34618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azim surname appeared 653 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 Azim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azim 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 Azim

The surname "AZIM" is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "azim," which means "great" or "mighty," suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals of significant stature or accomplishment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the historical chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories spanning from modern-day Iran to North Africa between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this time, the name Azim appeared among the ranks of scholars, poets, and military leaders who contributed to the flourishing of Islamic culture and the dissemination of knowledge.

In the 11th century, a Persian poet and philosopher named Abu'l-Ala al-Azim al-Ma'arri (973-1057) gained renown for his profound works, which explored themes of rationalism, skepticism, and the human condition. His literary legacy has endured through the ages, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the medieval Islamic world.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes opened up, the surname Azim traveled across regions, taking root in diverse cultures and communities. In the 14th century, historical records from the Delhi Sultanate in South Asia mention a notable figure named Azim Khan, who served as a military commander under the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

During the 16th century, the Mughal Empire in India saw the rise of Abdul Azim, a revered Sufi saint whose shrine in the city of Aurangabad became a significant pilgrimage site. His spiritual teachings and legacy have left an indelible mark on the region's cultural fabric.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Azim has been associated with various place names and locations. For instance, the town of Azim Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, India, bears this name, suggesting a historical connection to individuals or families who carried the surname.

While the surname Azim has its roots in the Middle East and South Asia, it has since spread across the globe, with notable individuals bearing this name in various fields, including literature, academia, and public service. Some examples include Azim Premji (b. 1945), an Indian business tycoon and philanthropist, and Azim Jamal (b. 1946), a Canadian scholar and author renowned for his contributions to organizational theory and management studies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azim

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

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

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