2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Azize
A surname derived from Arabic meaning "beloved, darling".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Azize. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azize surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Azize in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azize, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.3%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azize
The surname AZIZE has its origins in the Middle East, likely originating from the Arabic language. The name is believed to have derived from the word 'aziz,' which means 'dear' or 'beloved' in Arabic. This suggests that the surname may have initially been given to individuals who were highly esteemed or cherished within their community.
Records indicate that the surname AZIZE first appeared in historical documents from the 12th century, during the time of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families associated with this dynasty or its rulers, who were known for their patronage of arts, sciences, and literature.
One of the earliest known references to the surname AZIZE can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which details the lineage of a prominent family in Damascus. The document mentions several individuals with the surname AZIZE, indicating that it was well-established in the region at that time.
Throughout history, the surname AZIZE has been associated with various notable individuals. One such figure was Azize al-Baghdadi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Baghdad during the 13th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was Azize al-Misri, a renowned Islamic jurist and theologian from Cairo in the 15th century.
In the 16th century, the surname AZIZE was also found in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions like Anatolia and the Balkans. One notable figure from this era was Azize Efendi, a high-ranking Ottoman official and diplomat who served during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566).
Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the rise of Azize Pasha, a prominent Ottoman statesman and reformer who played a crucial role in the Tanzimat era, which aimed to modernize and westernize the Ottoman Empire.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as 'Aziz' or 'Azizi,' have also been prevalent throughout history, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Additionally, the surname AZIZE has been associated with various place names and locations across the Middle East and North Africa, further reflecting its geographic spread and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azize
Among Census respondents with the surname Azize, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.3%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Azize bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Azize surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino66.3% · 67
- White18.8% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.9% · 8
- Black or African American6.9% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azize
Azize appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Azize surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azize bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Azize surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azize?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Azize. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Azize?
Azize ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Azize. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Azize.
Has Azize become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azize went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Azize?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azize, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.3%. The next largest groups are White (18.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Azize in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.3% (67 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azize appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (66.3%), White (18.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (7.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Azize (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Azize mean?
A surname derived from Arabic meaning "beloved, darling". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Azize (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Azize?
If you just want to know how common the surname Azize is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.