2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ezzelle
A variation of the surname Ezell or Ezelle, possibly of Arabic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Ezzelle. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ezzelle 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Ezzelle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ezzelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ezzelle
The surname Ezzelle has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 7th or 8th century CE, during the early days of the Islamic expansion.
The name Ezzelle is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "al-Azal," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This linguistic connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals of notable religious or scholarly stature, associated with the study and preservation of Islamic teachings and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ezzelle name can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and geographer, Al-Masudi, who lived from 896 to 956 CE. In his work, "The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems," he mentions a scholar named Abdul-Aziz ibn Ezzelle, who hailed from the city of Basra in present-day Iraq.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, several prominent figures bearing the Ezzelle surname can be found in historical records. One such individual was Imam Al-Ezzelle, a celebrated jurist and theologian who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE.
As the name spread across the Arab world, it found its way to the Iberian Peninsula, where it was adopted by some families during the period of Islamic rule in Spain, known as Al-Andalus (711-1492 CE). In the 12th century, a notable scholar named Ibn Ezzelle authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
In the centuries that followed, the Ezzelle surname continued to be carried by individuals of scholarly and religious inclinations. In the 16th century, a renowned poet and mystic from the city of Aleppo, Syria, known as Sheikh Ezzelle Al-Halabi, gained widespread acclaim for his spiritual verses and teachings.
Another noteworthy figure was Hasan Ezzelle, a distinguished mathematician and astronomer who lived in Cairo, Egypt, during the 17th century. His contributions to the fields of trigonometry and celestial mechanics earned him recognition among the scientific circles of his time.
As the Ezzelle name transcended geographic boundaries, it was adopted by families in various parts of the world, often undergoing slight spelling variations to adapt to local languages and cultural contexts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ezzelle
Among Census respondents with the surname Ezzelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ezzelle 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 Ezzelle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 101
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ezzelle
Ezzelle 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,880 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,636 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,880 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Up 8,636 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 Ezzelle 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 | #160,975 | #152,339 | 5.4% |
| Count | 100 | 106 | 6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ezzelle bearers went from 100 to 106 (+6.0% change). The surname moved up 8,636 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #152,339.
FAQ
Ezzelle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ezzelle?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Ezzelle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Ezzelle?
Ezzelle ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Ezzelle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Ezzelle.
Has Ezzelle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ezzelle went from 100 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 6 (+6.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Ezzelle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ezzelle, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Ezzelle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ezzelle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Black (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Ezzelle (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 Ezzelle mean?
A variation of the surname Ezell or Ezelle, possibly of Arabic origin. 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 Ezzelle (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 common is the surname Ezzelle?
You can see how many people have the surname Ezzelle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.