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

Azure, 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 Azure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azure in America

Azure is the 18366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azure surname appeared 1,508 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Azure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azure 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 Azure

The surname Azure is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "azur," which means "blue." This word traces its roots back to the Persian word "lazhuward," which referred to the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli, known for its deep blue color.

The Azure surname was likely first adopted by families who lived near a body of water or in an area where the sky or landscape had a distinctive blue hue. It may have also been used as a descriptive name for someone with blue eyes or who favored wearing blue clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Azure surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is spelled "Azur" in this document.

During the 12th century, a notable figure named Renaud Azure was a prominent knight and landowner in the region of Burgundy, France. His descendants continued to use the Azure surname for several generations.

In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Jacques Azure established a successful trading company in the city of Marseille, which became known for its production of azure-colored textiles.

In England, the Azure surname can be traced back to the 16th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was John Azure, born in 1532 in the village of Merton, Oxfordshire.

Another notable figure was Sir William Azure (1602-1676), an English politician and member of Parliament who served during the reign of King Charles II.

During the 17th century, the Azure family established roots in the New World, with several members immigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was Robert Azure (1638-1712), who settled in Massachusetts and became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

In the 19th century, a French artist named Paul Azure (1820-1892) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which often featured vivid depictions of the azure skies and waters of the French Riviera.

Throughout history, the Azure surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, merchants, landowners, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who adopted this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azure

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

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

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