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

Tarazi, 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 Tarazi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarazi in America

Tarazi is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarazi surname appeared 283 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 Tarazi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarazi 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 Tarazi

The surname "TARAZI" originates from the Arabic word "tarazin," which means "weigher" or "balance-maker." It is believed to have first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula during the 8th century, when the region was a center of trade and commerce.

The name is thought to have been initially used as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who were involved in the profession of weighing goods or making scales. As trade routes expanded across the Middle East and North Africa, the name likely spread to other areas where Arabic influence was present.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TARAZI can be found in a document from the Abbasid Caliphate, dated around the year 820 CE. This document mentions a merchant named Ahmad al-Tarazi, who was engaged in the import and export of spices and textiles.

In the 11th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named Al-Zarqali, also known as Al-Tarazi, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was born in Cordoba, Spain, in 1028 CE and is credited with developing advanced astronomical instruments and tables.

During the medieval period, the name TARAZI appeared in various manuscripts and records across the Islamic world. In the 13th century, a notable scholar named Ibn Al-Tarazi authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology, influencing the development of Islamic thought.

As the Arabic language and culture spread through trade, conquest, and migration, the name TARAZI found its way to different parts of the world. In the 16th century, a Turkish scholar and poet named Mustafa Tarazi gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to Ottoman culture.

Another prominent figure with the surname TARAZI was Khalil al-Tarazi, a Syrian political leader and intellectual who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the Arab nationalist movement and worked towards the independence of Syria from Ottoman rule.

Throughout history, the name TARAZI has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, artists, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarazi

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

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

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