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

Azouz, 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 Azouz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azouz in America

Azouz is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azouz surname appeared 107 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 Azouz.

The history of the last name Azouz

The surname AZOUZ has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Az-Zawz," which translates to "husband" or "spouse." It is thought to have initially been used as a descriptive name for a married man or to indicate a person's marital status.

The earliest records of the surname AZOUZ can be traced back to the 11th century, during the reign of the Almoravid dynasty in Morocco and parts of Spain. Historical documents from this period, such as court records and legal contracts, mention individuals bearing the name AZOUZ, indicating its use as a surname at that time.

One notable historical figure with the surname AZOUZ was Abu Bakr ibn Al-Azouz, a renowned scholar and jurist who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 12th century. He was known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and his works on the interpretation of Islamic law.

In the 14th century, the name AZOUZ appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Marinid dynasty in Morocco. One such document, a land deed from the city of Fez, mentions a landowner named Ahmed Al-Azouz, indicating the presence of the surname in that region and time period.

The surname AZOUZ has also been associated with certain place names in North Africa, such as the village of Azouz in Morocco and the town of Azouz in Algeria. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the connection between the name and specific geographical locations.

Another notable individual with the surname AZOUZ was Abdelaziz Al-Azouz, a 15th-century Moroccan diplomat and scholar who served as an ambassador for the Wattasid dynasty. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining relations between Morocco and other nations.

In more recent history, Abdallah Al-Azouz was a prominent Algerian politician and activist who lived in the 19th century. He was a leading figure in the resistance against French colonization and worked tirelessly to promote Algerian independence.

The surname AZOUZ has also been found in historical records from other parts of the Arab world, such as Egypt and Syria, indicating its spread and adoption beyond its original North African roots. However, the majority of individuals bearing this surname can trace their ancestry back to Morocco and Algeria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azouz

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

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 Azouz 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.

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

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