Explore the Family Name Azzaro
The meaning of Azzaro
Italian (mainly northern): from az(z)aro, an occupational name for a producer or supplier of hatchets or battleaxes (from az(z)a ‘hatchet, battleaxe’), or a metonymic occupational name for maker or supplier of steel or swords, from a dialect variant of acciaio ‘steel’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonino, Carmine, Claudio, Salvatore, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Azzaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Azzaro has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th most common surname and increased its position to 48,160 by 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.04 percent. During this period, the count of individuals carrying the Azzaro surname also rose from 407 to 439, an increase of 7.86 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #48,160 | 1.04% |
| Count | 407 | 439 | 7.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azzaro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Azzaro surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Approximately 95.90 percent identified as White in 2010, up from 94.59 percent in 2000. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 3.44 percent in 2000 to 3.19 percent in 2010. Around 1.97 percent identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 due to privacy concerns. No individuals with the Azzaro surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 95.9% | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 3.19% | -7.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |