Explore the Family Name Hazan
The meaning of Hazan
Jewish: occupational name for a cantor in a synagogue, from Hebrew ḥazan. Compare Chazen. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isidor, Shalom, Uri, Avi, Barak, Gavriel, Haim, Ilan, Isadore, Mordechai, Ofer.
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How common is the last name Hazan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hazan increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,703 in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to 28,998, marking an 11.33% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant boost of 23.72%, growing from 662 in 2000 to 819 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people similarly rose by 12% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,703 | #28,998 | 11.33% |
| Count | 662 | 819 | 23.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.28 | 12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hazan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Hazan surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, which grew from 91.39% in 2000 to 94.38% in 2010. A small percentage of the surname was linked to Hispanic ethnicity with a slight decrease of 0.51% over the decade. Additionally, there was a noticeable drop in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 3.93% to 0.73%. While in 2000 there were no Hazans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, by 2010, 0.85% did. However, the surname has no association with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities as per the census years referred.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.39% | 94.38% | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 3.91% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.93% | 0.73% | -81.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |