Explore the Family Name Razon
The meaning of Razon
1. Spanish: nickname from razón ‘reason’. 2. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Iberian surname (see 1 above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pedro, Ricardo, Ador, Adriano, Caridad, Carlito, Conrado, Domingo, Ernesto, Felipe, Fernando, Humberto. Jewish Benzion.
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How common is the last name Razon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Razon experienced a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 29,359, but it rose to 23,515 by 2010, a marked upturn of near 20%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a notable surge, going from 759 in 2000 to 1080 in 2010, a growth of over 42%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly increased by about 32% over the decade, from 0.28 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #23,515 | 19.91% |
| Count | 759 | 1,080 | 42.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.37 | 32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Razon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Razon also showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest portion of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped slightly from 57.18% in 2000 to 54.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised the second largest group, growing from 30.57% in 2000 to 33.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.90% to 2.50%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White remained relatively steady, slightly increasing from 8.17% to 8.24%, while Black representation, though previously absent, surfaced at 0.65% in 2010, as did the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.18% | 54.44% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 30.57% | 33.52% | 9.65% |
| White | 8.17% | 8.24% | 0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 2.5% | -13.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |