2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Azzarone
A surname of Italian origin meaning someone from the town or region of Azzaroni.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Azzarone. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azzarone 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.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Azzarone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzarone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azzarone
The surname Azzarone originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "azzarro," which means "daring" or "brave." This suggests that the name might have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who exhibited courageous or daring behavior.
The earliest known records of the Azzarone surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Campania and Lazio in central and southern Italy. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the areas around Naples and Rome during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Azzarone name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Amalfi, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Azzarone who traded goods along the Mediterranean coast. Another notable record is from the 15th century, where a nobleman named Ferdinando Azzarone is mentioned as a landowner in the Lazio region.
In the 16th century, the Azzarone name gained prominence with the birth of the renowned painter and sculptor, Girolamo Azzarone (1558-1623), who hailed from Naples. His works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy, and he is considered one of the most influential artists of the Baroque period.
Another notable Azzarone was the 17th-century philosopher and theologian, Tommaso Azzarone (1625-1692), who authored several influential treatises on ethics and metaphysics. His writings were widely studied in universities across Europe during his time.
In the 19th century, the Azzarone name gained further recognition with the birth of the Italian poet and playwright, Raffaele Azzarone (1831-1901). His works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and he is celebrated as one of the most influential literary figures of the Romantic era in Italy.
Despite its illustrious history, the Azzarone surname remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy, with most bearers of the name still residing in the regions of Campania and Lazio. However, the name's rich heritage and association with courage, creativity, and intellectual prowess continue to be a source of pride for those who carry it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azzarone
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzarone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Azzarone 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 Azzarone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azzarone
Azzarone 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
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+3 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,707 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-21 bearers (-15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,730 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +3 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 5,707 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.6%) | Down 19,730 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 Azzarone 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 | #126,765 | #146,495 | -15.6% |
| Count | 135 | 114 | -15.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azzarone bearers went from 135 to 114 (-15.6% change). The surname moved down 19,730 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #146,495.
FAQ
Azzarone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azzarone?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Azzarone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Azzarone?
Azzarone ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Azzarone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Azzarone.
Has Azzarone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azzarone went from 135 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Azzarone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzarone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (0.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Azzarone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azzarone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (7.0%), Black (0.9%). 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 Azzarone (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 Azzarone mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning someone from the town or region of Azzaroni. 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 Azzarone (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Azzarone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.