Explore the Family Name Azer
The meaning of Azer
Arabic (Egypt): variant of Azar 2. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Ashraf, Medhat, Morcos, Youssef, Anwar, Atef, Emad, Girgis, Kamilia, Mervat, Mounir.
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How common is the last name Azer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Azer has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 45,573rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 34,967th position - an increase of approximately 23.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly during this period, rising by nearly 46% from 442 to 645. Consequently, the proportion of people named Azer per 100,000 people in the population also rose by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #34,967 | 23.27% |
| Count | 442 | 645 | 45.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.22 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Azer has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority were of White ethnicity at 84.39%, and this percentage increased to 91.32% by 2010. The proportion of Azers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, albeit from a small base of 1.13% to 2.17%. However, there was a significant decrease in people of mixed races with the surname Azer - dropping from 10.86% to just 1.71%. The Hispanic portion slightly decreased from 3.39% to 3.10%, while the Black representation went from being non-existent in 2000 to making up 1.71% of the Azer population in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent with no recorded individuals in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.39% | 91.32% | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 3.1% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 2.17% | 92.04% |
| Two or More Races | 10.86% | 1.71% | -84.25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |