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

Azzopardi, 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 Azzopardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azzopardi in America

Azzopardi is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azzopardi surname appeared 490 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 Azzopardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azzopardi 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 Azzopardi

The surname "Azzopardi" is of Maltese origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Maltese word "azzopardi," which means "swarthy" or "olive-skinned." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals with a darker complexion, possibly of Moorish or Arab descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the Maltese islands. In the late 15th century, a man named Battista Azzopardi was mentioned in a notarial deed from the village of Siggiewi. Another early reference comes from the Militia List of 1687, which includes the name Nicola Azzopardi.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Azzopardi family became prominent in the Maltese islands, with several members holding important positions in the government and the church. One notable figure was Ferdinando Azzopardi, who served as the Capitano della Verga (Captain of the Rod) in the Maltese Militia in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Salvatore Azzopardi (1831-1899) was a renowned Maltese poet and author, known for his works in both Maltese and Italian languages. Another notable individual was Giuseppe Azzopardi (1858-1927), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Malta, including the Addolorata Cemetery and the Church of St. Gregory in Sliema.

Other notable individuals with the surname Azzopardi include:

1. Ivo Azzopardi (1919-2016), a Maltese politician and lawyer who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta from 1976 to 1987.
2. Reno Azzopardi (1944-2021), a Maltese football player and manager who played for several clubs in Malta and represented the Maltese national team.
3. Lino Azzopardi (born 1952), a Maltese artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public artworks and installations.
4. Alison Azzopardi (born 1980), a Maltese singer and songwriter who has represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest.
5. Roderick Azzopardi (born 1976), a Maltese actor and television presenter who has appeared in various theatre productions and television shows.

While the Azzopardi surname is predominantly found in Malta, it has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Maltese communities and descendants living abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azzopardi

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

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

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