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

Azor, 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 Azor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azor in America

Azor is the 40082nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azor surname appeared 547 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 Azor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azor 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 Azor

The surname Azor has its origins in the Spanish language, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Spanish word "azor," which means "hawk" or "falcon." This connection to birds of prey suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to a person who trained or worked with hawks or falcons for hunting purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Azor can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, a medieval kingdom located in what is now eastern Spain. Records from the 13th century mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the Reconquista, the centuries-long period when Christian kingdoms gradually regained control of the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule, the Azor surname began to spread throughout Spain. As families migrated and settled in different areas, the name was carried with them, establishing roots in various regions.

In the 14th century, the Azor surname appeared in a notable historical document, the Libro de la Montería (Book of the Hunt), commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work, which detailed the art of falconry and hunting practices, mentioned several individuals with the surname Azor, suggesting their involvement in these activities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Azor surname was Juan Azor, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the 15th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. He was known for his expertise in falconry and was a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable figure was Diego Azor, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

In the 16th century, Father Juan Azor, a Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian, gained recognition for his scholarly works on moral philosophy and theology. His treatises on ethics and moral dilemmas were widely studied and influenced the field of moral theology.

During the 17th century, the Azor surname was present in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia and Valencia. One notable individual was Martín Azor, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and buildings in the city of Barcelona.

As the centuries passed, the Azor surname continued to be carried by individuals in different regions of Spain and eventually spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in some regions, its connection to the falconry and hunting traditions of medieval Spain remains a significant part of its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azor

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

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

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