2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Nazon
A variant spelling of the French surname "Nazon", derived from a nickname for someone with a large nose.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 217 Americans carry the last name Nazon. That puts it at #101,718 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,579,513 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nazon 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
217
1 in 1,579,513
Census rank
#101,718
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
189
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 189 bearers of the surname Nazon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101718th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nazon
The surname "NAZON" is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France in the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "nazon," which means "flat nose" or "snub-nosed." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinct nasal feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname dates back to the 11th century, where it appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property values commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Nazon" in this historical record, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.
In the 13th century, the name "Nazon" can be found in various records from the region of Poitou in western France. A notable bearer of the name from this era was Gilles Nazon, a nobleman and landowner born in 1245 in the town of Niort.
By the 14th century, the surname had spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy. One notable figure was Niccolò Nazon, a Venetian merchant and trader who lived from 1320 to 1385. His business dealings and travels helped establish the name in the Italian city-states.
In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Nasson" and "Nazzon," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. During this period, the name was found in records from the Champagne region of northeastern France, where a family of winemakers and vineyard owners used the surname.
Moving into the 17th century, the name "Nazon" gained prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Pierre Nazon, a French poet and playwright born in 1623 in the town of Reims. His works, which included plays and sonnets, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Throughout its history, the surname "NAZON" has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from nobility and landowners to merchants, artists, and winemakers. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark across several European regions, reflecting the diverse origins and travels of those who bore this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nazon
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Nazon 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 Nazon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.1% · 140
- Hispanic or Latino9.0% · 17
- Two or more races7.4% · 14
- White6.3% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nazon
Nazon 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
#99,845
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 181
+39 bearers (+27.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 14,321 places
2020
#101,718
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 189
+8 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 1,873 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #99,845 | 181 | 0.06 | +39 bearers (+27.5%) | Up 14,321 places |
| 2020 | #101,718 | 189 | 0.06 | +8 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 1,873 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 Nazon 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 | #99,845 | #101,718 | -1.9% |
| Count | 181 | 189 | 4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nazon bearers went from 181 to 189 (+4.4% change). The surname moved down 1,873 positions in the national ranking, going from #99,845 to #101,718.
FAQ
Nazon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nazon?
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the surname Nazon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,579,513 residents.
How common is Nazon?
Nazon ranks #101,718 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 189 people with the surname Nazon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (217), 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 Nazon.
Has Nazon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nazon went from 181 recorded bearers to 189. That is an increase of 8 (+4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #99,845 to #101,718.
What does the Census say about the background of Nazon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nazon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (7.4%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nazon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.1% (140 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nazon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (74.1%), Hispanic (9.0%), Two or More Races (7.4%). 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 Nazon (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 Nazon mean?
A variant spelling of the French surname "Nazon", derived from a nickname for someone with a large nose. 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 Nazon (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 have the surname Nazon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.