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

Mazen, 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 Mazen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazen in America

Mazen is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazen surname appeared 126 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 Mazen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazen 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 Mazen

The surname MAZEN originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th century during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancements in the region.

The name MAZEN is derived from the Arabic word "mazan," which translates to "balance" or "equilibrium." This linguistic connection suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals who possessed a balanced or harmonious nature or those who worked in professions related to weights and measures.

Historical records indicate that the surname MAZEN was prevalent among Arab tribes and families residing in areas now known as Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. It is noted in several ancient manuscripts and texts from the region, including the renowned work "Al-Muqaddimah" by the 14th-century historian Ibn Khaldun.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MAZEN can be found in the genealogical records of the Banu Mazen, a prominent Arab tribe that played a significant role in the early Islamic era. The tribe's lineage can be traced back to the 7th century, with members bearing the surname MAZEN.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname MAZEN. Among them is Abu al-Mazen al-Busti (born around 804 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and hadith collector from the city of Bust in present-day Afghanistan. His contributions to the preservation and transmission of Prophet Muhammad's teachings were instrumental in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure was Abul Hasan Ali ibn al-Mazen (born in 1165 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Mosul, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with introducing the concept of the cosine function.

In the 13th century, Ibn al-Mazen al-Dimashqi (born in 1244 CE) gained recognition as a skilled physician and author from Damascus, Syria. His medical treatises were widely studied and referenced throughout the Islamic world.

The surname MAZEN also appears in historical records from the Ottoman Empire. Mehmet Mazen Pasha (born in 1642 CE) was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political authority after the Sultan.

In more recent times, Mahmoud Abbas (born in 1935 CE), widely known by his nom de guerre Abu Mazen, has been a prominent figure in Palestinian politics and served as the President of the Palestinian National Authority.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazen

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

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

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