2010
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Azzouz
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "loud-voiced" or "mighty".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 205 Americans carry the last name Azzouz. That puts it at #106,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,671,972 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azzouz 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
205
1 in 1,671,972
Census rank
#106,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
179
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 179 bearers of the surname Azzouz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzouz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azzouz
The surname AZZOUZ has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is derived from the Arabic word "al-'aziz," which means "the mighty" or "the powerful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AZZOUZ can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts dating back to the 9th century. These manuscripts mention several individuals bearing this name, suggesting that it was already in use during that time period. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a descriptive surname, denoting someone with a strong or commanding presence.
In the 11th century, the name AZZOUZ appeared in the writings of renowned Arab scholars and historians, such as Al-Masudi and Ibn Khaldun. These references indicate that individuals with this surname were active in various fields, including literature, philosophy, and governance.
During the medieval era, the AZZOUZ name spread across the Middle East and North Africa, carried by Arab traders, scholars, and travelers. It is believed that the name made its way to regions like modern-day Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia through these migrations and cultural exchanges.
One notable individual with the surname AZZOUZ was Abu Bakr Al-Azzouz, a prominent Islamic jurist and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and is often cited in legal texts from that era.
In the 13th century, another figure of historical significance bearing the name AZZOUZ was Ibn Al-Azzouz, a renowned poet and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary and intellectual circles of his time.
As the AZZOUZ name spread across the Arab world and beyond, it also underwent various spellings and adaptations. In some regions, it was written as "Al-Azzouz," "Azzouzi," or "Azouzi," reflecting local linguistic variations and transliterations.
One of the earliest examples of the AZZOUZ name in a Western context can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where several individuals with this surname were mentioned during the 15th and 16th centuries. This suggests that the name had made its way to Europe, likely through the Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula.
Another notable figure with the AZZOUZ surname was Muhammad Al-Azzouz, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was highly regarded for his expertise in Quranic exegesis and Islamic law, and his writings were widely studied throughout the Muslim world.
As the centuries passed, the AZZOUZ name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. While the exact origins and timeline of its spread remain somewhat obscure, the name has undoubtedly carried a rich legacy and cultural significance throughout its long history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azzouz
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzouz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Azzouz 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 Azzouz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 164
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 6
- Two or more races2.2% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azzouz
Azzouz appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#106,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 179
+40 bearers (+28.8%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 17,695 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #106,101 | 179 | 0.06 | +40 bearers (+28.8%) | Up 17,695 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 Azzouz 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 | #123,796 | #106,101 | 14.3% |
| Count | 139 | 179 | 28.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 19.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azzouz bearers went from 139 to 179 (+28.8% change). The surname moved up 17,695 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #106,101.
FAQ
Azzouz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azzouz?
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the surname Azzouz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,671,972 residents.
How common is Azzouz?
Azzouz ranks #106,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 179 people with the surname Azzouz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (205), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Azzouz.
Has Azzouz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azzouz went from 139 recorded bearers to 179. That is an increase of 40 (+28.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #123,796 to #106,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Azzouz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzouz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Azzouz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (164 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azzouz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Azzouz (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 Azzouz mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "loud-voiced" or "mighty". 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 Azzouz (0.06 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 people are called Azzouz?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Azzouz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.