Explore the Family Name Bazzi
The meaning of Bazzi
1. Muslim (mainly Lebanon, Syria, and Morocco): relationship name from Arabic bazzī ‘foster brother (unrelated child breast-fed by the same wet nurse); infant’. In Lebanon, it is used both by Sunnis and Shiites. In Morocco, it may be (also) of distinct, possibly non-Arabic origin. 2. Italian (northern): variant of Bacci. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hassan, Ali, Hussein, Ahmad, Kayed, Mohamed, Kamel, Mahmoud, Mohamad, Amer, Rafic, Samir.
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How common is the last name Bazzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bazzi has been on an upward trend in the United States. In the year 2000, Bazzi was ranked 17,234th and by 2010, it had climbed to 14,842nd place, marking an increase of approximately 13.88%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also saw a significant increase during this period, going from 1,514 in 2000 to 1,996 in 2010, which indicates a growth rate of 31.84%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname rose from 0.56 to 0.68.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,234 | #14,842 | 13.88% |
| Count | 1,514 | 1,996 | 31.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.68 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazzi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bazzi surname identify as White, with a sizable increase from 76.62% in 2000 to 92.74% in 2010. Other notable ethnic identities include those who identify as two or more races, although this group experienced a sharp decline over the decade from 21.53% to 4.81%. Additionally, there was a slight rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.19% to 1.55%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at 0.40%, and small proportions were observed for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with the latter appearing for the first time in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.62% | 92.74% | 21.04% |
| Two or More Races | 21.53% | 4.81% | -77.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.55% | 30.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |