2000
#26,163
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 879
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.33
Rare Last name
Cazier
A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a quarry or stony place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,189 Americans carry the last name Cazier. That puts it at #25,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 288,271 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cazier 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
1.2K
1 in 288,271
Census rank
#25,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,037 bearers of the surname Cazier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazier, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cazier
The surname Cazier has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It first appeared during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "caquier," which means "carrier" or "porter," referring to someone who transported goods or materials.
One of the earliest known mentions of the surname Cazier can be found in the parish records of the village of Cassel, located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. These records date back to the late 15th century and include entries for several families with the surname Cazier.
In the 16th century, the name Cazier appeared in various legal documents and chronicles from the region. One notable example is Jean Cazier, a merchant from the city of Lille, who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1542.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cazier family spread across northern France and into neighboring regions. Some members of the family were involved in various professions, including farming, craftsmanship, and military service.
One of the most notable individuals with the surname Cazier was Pierre Cazier (1737-1812), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of General and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his service.
Another prominent figure was Henri Cazier (1801-1877), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other cities. He was also involved in the renovation and restoration of historic monuments.
In the 19th century, the name Cazier gained further recognition with the birth of Paul Cazier (1857-1944), a French painter and printmaker who was part of the Impressionist and Symbolist movements. His works are displayed in various museums around the world.
Marie Cazier (1884-1967) was a French educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting equal educational opportunities for girls in France during the early 20th century.
Additionally, the surname Cazier can be found in various place names across northern France, such as the village of Cazier-sur-Sambre in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, which likely derived its name from the local Cazier family.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cazier
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazier, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Cazier 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 Cazier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 943
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 54
- Two or more races2.3% · 24
- Black or African American0.8% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cazier
Cazier 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
#25,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 947
+68 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.32
Rank movement Up 228 places
2020
#25,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,037
+90 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Up 886 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #26,163 | 879 | 0.33 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,935 | 947 | 0.32 | +68 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 228 places |
| 2020 | #25,049 | 1,037 | 0.35 | +90 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 886 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 Cazier 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 | #25,935 | #25,049 | 3.4% |
| Count | 947 | 1,037 | 9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.32 | 0.35 | 8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cazier bearers went from 947 to 1,037 (+9.5% change). The surname moved up 886 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,935 to #25,049.
FAQ
Cazier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cazier?
Name Census estimates that about 1,189 living Americans carry the surname Cazier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 288,271 residents.
How common is Cazier?
Cazier ranks #25,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.35 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 1,037 people with the surname Cazier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,189), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.35 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.35 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 Cazier.
Has Cazier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cazier went from 947 recorded bearers to 1,037. That is an increase of 90 (+9.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,935 to #25,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Cazier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cazier, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Cazier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (943 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cazier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Cazier (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 Cazier mean?
A French topographic surname referring to someone living near a quarry or stony place. 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 Cazier (0.35 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 Cazier?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.