Explore the Family Name Gazi
The meaning of Gazi
1. Muslim (mainly India and Bangladesh): variant of Ghazi. 2. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname (status name) from gazi ‘war-veteran’, a word which is of the same Arabic origin as the personal name Ghazi (compare 1 above) and was used also as a title of a victorious Muslim leader. 3. Slovak (mainly Gaži, also Gaží, Gáži): from a pet form of the personal name Gašpar (see Gaspar and Casper).
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How common is the last name Gazi in the United States?
The surname Gazi has seen a marked increase in popularity as per data collected during the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 84,310 but by 2010, it had climbed up to 69,793 representing an improvement of 17.22%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also swelled from 207 to 281 within the same time frame, marking a significant 35.75% increase. The proportion of Gazis per 100k people likewise grew by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #69,793 | 17.22% |
| Count | 207 | 281 | 35.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gazi
Shifting our focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Gazi is most commonly associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, White and individuals of two or more races. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Gazis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander expanded by 24.46%, reaching 52.31%. However, the percentage of Gazis identifying as White decreased by 18.3% to 39.86%, while those identifying as of two or more races saw a sharp decline of 69.31% down to 1.78%. The census data for 2010 also revealed that a small portion (2.85%) of Gazis identified as Hispanic which was not the case in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no Gazis identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, a minor 2.42% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 42.03% | 52.31% | 24.46% |
| White | 48.79% | 39.86% | -18.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% | 1.78% | -69.31% |
| Black | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |