2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Khazan
A surname of Turkic origin meaning "treasurer" or "holder of treasury".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Khazan. 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 Khazan 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 Khazan 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 Khazan, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Khazan
The surname KHAZAN is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It likely dates back to the early medieval period, around the 7th to 10th centuries CE. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "khaz??n," which means "autumn" or "fall," possibly indicating a connection to seasonal occupations or activities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KHAZAN can be found in a 9th-century Arabic manuscript detailing trade routes and merchant activities in the region. The document mentions a merchant named Ibrahim al-Khazan, who operated a successful business trading spices and textiles along the Silk Road.
During the 11th and 12th centuries, the name appears in various historical records and chronicles from the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. One notable figure was Malik al-Khazan, a military commander who served under Sultan Alp Arslan during the Battle of Manzikert in 1071.
In the 13th century, a scholar and philosopher named Nasir al-Din al-Khazan gained recognition for his works on astronomy, mathematics, and Islamic theology. He was born in the city of Qazvin, which was a center of learning and culture during the Ilkhanate period.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name KHAZAN was associated with several prominent families in the Persian-speaking regions of the Ottoman Empire. One such family was the Khazans of Baghdad, who were influential merchants and landowners. Another was the Khazan clan of Tabriz, which produced several skilled artisans and craftsmen known for their intricate metalwork and calligraphy.
In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname KHAZAN was Mirza Muhammad Khazan, a poet and writer from the city of Shiraz in modern-day Iran. He was celebrated for his mastery of the ghazal form and his contributions to Persian literature during the Qajar dynasty.
While the name KHAZAN has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread and evolved in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its earliest origins and associations can be traced back to the rich history and traditions of the Persian-speaking regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Khazan
Among Census respondents with the surname Khazan, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Khazan 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 Khazan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 102
- Two or more races7.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Khazan
Khazan 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+2 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,764 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-11 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,783 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 6,764 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 11,783 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 Khazan 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 | #134,712 | #146,495 | -8.7% |
| Count | 125 | 114 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Khazan bearers went from 125 to 114 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 11,783 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #146,495.
FAQ
Khazan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Khazan?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Khazan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Khazan?
Khazan 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 Khazan. 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 Khazan.
Has Khazan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Khazan went from 125 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Khazan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Khazan, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Khazan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Khazan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Two or More Races (7.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Khazan (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 Khazan mean?
A surname of Turkic origin meaning "treasurer" or "holder of treasury". 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 Khazan (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 people are called Khazan?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Khazan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.