2010
#104,602
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 171
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Razuri
A topographic surname derived from an archaic Spanish word meaning "bare land" or "wasteland".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 186 Americans carry the last name Razuri. That puts it at #114,613 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,842,765 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Razuri 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
186
1 in 1,842,765
Census rank
#114,613
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
162
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 162 bearers of the surname Razuri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114613th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Razuri, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Razuri
The surname Razuri is of Peruvian origin, tracing its roots back to the early colonial period in the 16th century. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
Razuri is thought to derive from the Spanish word "raza," meaning "race" or "lineage," combined with the suffix "-uri," which has its origins in the Quechua language spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals of mixed Spanish and Quechua descent, reflecting their diverse ancestral heritage.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Razuri name can be found in the chronicles of Spanish conquistadors and colonial administrators during the conquest of Peru. For instance, in the writings of Pedro Cieza de León, a 16th-century Spanish chronicler, there are references to individuals with the surname Razuri who held positions of authority in the region.
In the 17th century, the Razuri family gained prominence in the city of Cusco, with several members serving as local officials and landowners. Notable figures from this era include Juan de Razuri y Mendoza, a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who lived from 1628 to 1691.
As the centuries passed, the Razuri name spread beyond Cusco to other parts of Peru. In the 19th century, José Razuri y Estenos (1788-1868) was a prominent military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the Peruvian War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.
Another notable figure was the writer and poet César Vallejo Razuri (1892-1938), considered one of the most influential literary voices of 20th-century Peru. His innovative use of language and poetic style earned him widespread recognition and admiration.
In more recent times, the Razuri surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, artists, and academics. For example, Eduardo Razuri García (1932-2011) was a respected Peruvian diplomat and ambassador who served his country in various international capacities.
Throughout its history, the surname Razuri has maintained a strong connection to its Peruvian roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Andean region. While its origins can be traced back to the colonial era, the name has endured and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Razuri
Among Census respondents with the surname Razuri, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Razuri 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 Razuri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.9% · 144
- White8.6% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 3
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Razuri
Razuri appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#114,613
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
-9 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,011 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #104,602 | 171 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #114,613 | 162 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 10,011 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 Razuri 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 | #104,602 | #114,613 | -9.6% |
| Count | 171 | 162 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Razuri bearers went from 171 to 162 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 10,011 positions in the national ranking, going from #104,602 to #114,613.
FAQ
Razuri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Razuri?
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the surname Razuri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,842,765 residents.
How common is Razuri?
Razuri ranks #114,613 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 162 people with the surname Razuri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (186), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Razuri.
Has Razuri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Razuri went from 171 recorded bearers to 162. That is a decrease of 9 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #104,602 to #114,613.
What does the Census say about the background of Razuri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Razuri, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.6%) 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Razuri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (144 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Razuri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.9%), White (8.6%), 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 Razuri (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 Razuri mean?
A topographic surname derived from an archaic Spanish word meaning "bare land" or "wasteland". 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 Razuri (0.05 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 last name Razuri?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Razuri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.