2000
#24,271
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 968
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.36
Rare Last name
Azizi
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "powerful" or "mighty."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,858 Americans carry the last name Azizi. That puts it at #11,982 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 119,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azizi 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Azizi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 119,928
Census rank
#11,982
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,492 bearers of the surname Azizi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11982nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azizi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 43.5%. The next largest groups are White (35.5%) and Two or More Races (18.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azizi
The surname Azizi has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "Aziz," which means "dear" or "beloved." The name's roots can be traced to various areas in modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Azizi surname can be found in historical manuscripts from the 13th century, where it was often used as a title or honorific for respected individuals. During the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran), the name gained prominence among noble families and scholars.
In the 15th century, a renowned Persian poet and scholar named Azizi Samarqandi (1416-1467) was known for his works in the field of literature and linguistics. His contributions to the Persian literary tradition cemented the Azizi name's association with intellectual and cultural pursuits.
Another notable figure bearing the Azizi surname was Mirza Muhammad Azizi (1628-1693), a Persian calligrapher and artist who gained recognition for his intricate calligraphic works and illustrations during the Safavid era. His artworks are preserved in various museums and collections worldwide.
During the 19th century, the Azizi surname gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions such as modern-day Turkey and the Balkans. One notable figure from this period was Mehmet Azizi Pasha (1830-1899), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1876 to 1877.
In the 20th century, the Azizi surname continued to be found across various regions, including the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. One notable individual was Shams al-Din Azizi (1901-1975), an Afghan poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Afghan literature and culture.
Another prominent figure was Fereydoun Azizi (1922-2004), an Iranian writer and journalist known for his literary works and contributions to the Iranian press during the 20th century. His writings often focused on social and political issues, reflecting the changing landscape of modern Iran.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azizi
Among Census respondents with the surname Azizi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 43.5%. The next largest groups are White (35.5%) and Two or More Races (18.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Azizi 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 Azizi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander43.5% · 1,085
- White35.5% · 885
- Two or more races18.1% · 450
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 45
- Black or African American1.1% · 27
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azizi
Azizi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,510
+542 bearers (+56.0%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Up 5,924 places
2020
#11,982
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,492
+982 bearers (+65.0%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Up 6,365 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,271 | 968 | 0.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,347 | 1,510 | 0.51 | +542 bearers (+56.0%) | Up 5,924 places |
| 2020 | #11,982 | 2,492 | 0.83 | +982 bearers (+65.0%) | Up 6,365 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 Azizi 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 | #18,347 | #11,982 | 34.7% |
| Count | 1,510 | 2,492 | 65.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.51 | 0.83 | 63.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azizi bearers went from 1,510 to 2,492 (+65.0% change). The surname moved up 6,365 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,347 to #11,982.
FAQ
Azizi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azizi?
Name Census estimates that about 2,858 living Americans carry the surname Azizi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 119,928 residents.
How common is Azizi?
Azizi ranks #11,982 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,492 people with the surname Azizi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,858), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.83 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Azizi.
Has Azizi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azizi went from 1,510 recorded bearers to 2,492. That is an increase of 982 (+65.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,347 to #11,982.
What does the Census say about the background of Azizi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azizi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 43.5%. The next largest groups are White (35.5%) and Two or More Races (18.1%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Azizi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.5% (1,085 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azizi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (43.5%), White (35.5%), Two or More Races (18.1%). 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 Azizi (2000, 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 Azizi mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "powerful" or "mighty." 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 Azizi (0.83 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 many people are called Azizi?
Want to know how many people have the last name Azizi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.