Explore the Family Name Azuara
The meaning of Azuara
Spanish: habitational name from Azuara in Zaragoza province (Aragon). The placename is probably of Arabic origin.
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How common is the last name Azuara in the United States?
The surname Azuara saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 63,812th in terms of popularity in the United States but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 41,799th. This represents a percentage change of 34.5%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also rose dramatically during this period, from 292 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, an increase of 78.08%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.11 to 0.18, indicating a growth of 63.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #41,799 | 34.5% |
| Count | 292 | 520 | 78.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.18 | 63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azuara
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the Azuara surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic heritage. In 2000, 94.18% of individuals with this name identified as Hispanic, and this figure increased slightly to 95.96% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a slight decrease in the number of Azuaras identifying as White, from 5.48% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Azuara surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more races, both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.18% | 95.96% | 1.89% |
| White | 5.48% | 3.27% | -40.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |