Explore the Family Name Azari
The meaning of Azari
Muslim (Iran): 1. surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Azar. 2. possibly also an ethnic name for a native of Azerbaijan or Azarbaijan, more specifically the Iranian Azerbaijan, a region in northern Iran, inhabited by people speaking the Azeri language.
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How common is the last name Azari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Azari has increased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the Azari name ranked as the 65,668th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 53,072nd position. This represents a significant increase of 19.18%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Azari surname also grew by 38.3%, from 282 people in 2000 to 390 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals in the population rose by 30.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #53,072 | 19.18% |
| Count | 282 | 390 | 38.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azari
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Azari surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.17% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a modest rise of 24.19%, while the share claiming two or more races decreased significantly by 35.94%. Interestingly, the percentage of people with the Azari surname who identify as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 141.07%, despite starting from a relatively low base of 3.19% in 2000. No individuals with the Azari surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.14% | 80% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 12.41% | 7.95% | -35.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 7.69% | 141.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.48% | 3.08% | 24.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |