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

Azoulay, 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 Azoulay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azoulay in America

Azoulay is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azoulay surname appeared 376 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 Azoulay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azoulay 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 Azoulay

The surname Azoulay originated in Morocco during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-zuwayliyya," which refers to an ancient town located in central Morocco near the city of Fez. This town, also known as Azoulay, was a prominent center for Jewish scholars and rabbis during the Middle Ages.

Records indicate that the Azoulay family has its roots in this historic town, and the surname was likely adopted by Jewish families who lived there or had ties to the region. The earliest known references to the Azoulay name can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various Jewish manuscripts and documents from Morocco.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Azoulay was Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet Azoulay, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in Spain during the 14th century (c. 1326-1408). He was known as the Ribash and was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Rabbi David Azoulay, a renowned Kabbalist and philosopher who lived in Morocco during the 16th century (c. 1501-1573). He wrote several important works on Jewish mysticism and was highly respected in his time.

In the 18th century, Rabbi Hayyim Joseph David Azoulay (1724-1806), also known as the Hida, was a prominent rabbinical scholar and author from Jerusalem. He wrote extensively on Jewish law and tradition, and his works are still studied today.

The Azoulay name also appears in historical documents from other parts of North Africa and the Middle East, suggesting that members of the family migrated to different regions over time. For instance, Rabbi Abraham Azoulay (1570-1644) was a revered Kabbalist and author who lived in Hebron, in present-day Palestine.

Another notable figure was Rabbi Raphael Moshe Azoulay (1823-1899), a renowned Moroccan-born rabbi and Kabbalist who spent much of his life in Tiberias, in present-day Israel. He was known for his expertise in Jewish mysticism and his contributions to the study of Kabbalah.

While the Azoulay surname has its roots in Morocco, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities. The name continues to be associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to Jewish scholarship, literature, and religious studies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azoulay

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

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

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