2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Azaria
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "helper of God" or "he whom God helps".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 159 Americans carry the last name Azaria. That puts it at #128,411 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,155,688 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azaria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
159
1 in 2,155,688
Census rank
#128,411
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
139
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 139 bearers of the surname Azaria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 128411th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azaria, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azaria
The surname AZARIA originated in the Middle East, likely from the ancient Hebrew language. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew name Azariah, which means "Yahweh has helped." The name has been in use since biblical times and is mentioned in several books of the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name AZARIA was Azariah, a high priest in Jerusalem during the reign of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE. He is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles as being a faithful servant of God.
Another notable figure with the name AZARIA was Azariah de' Rossi, an Italian Jewish scholar who lived from 1511 to 1578. He was a renowned historian and wrote extensively on Jewish history and culture.
In the 17th century, the name AZARIA appears in records from the Ottoman Empire. One example is Azaria Bey, a Turkish diplomat who served as the ambassador to England from 1637 to 1641.
During the 19th century, the name AZARIA was found among Jewish communities in Europe and North Africa. One notable bearer was Elijah ben Solomon Zalman, also known as the Gaon of Vilna (1720-1797), a famous Lithuanian Rabbi and scholar.
Another prominent figure with the surname AZARIA was Haim Azaria, a Moroccan-born Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1949 to 1969. He was a leading figure in the Sephardic Jewish community in Israel.
Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name AZARIA have evolved, with variations such as Azariah, Azaryahu, and Azaryah appearing in different regions and cultures. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its ancient Hebrew roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azaria
Among Census respondents with the surname Azaria, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Azaria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Azaria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.3% · 106
- Black or African American16.5% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azaria
Azaria appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#128,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+33 bearers (+31.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 25,358 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #128,411 | 139 | 0.05 | +33 bearers (+31.1%) | Up 25,358 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Azaria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #128,411 | 16.5% |
| Count | 106 | 139 | 31.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 16.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azaria bearers went from 106 to 139 (+31.1% change). The surname moved up 25,358 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #128,411.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Azaria
FAQ
Azaria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azaria?
Name Census estimates that about 159 living Americans carry the surname Azaria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,155,688 residents.
How common is Azaria?
Azaria ranks #128,411 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 139 people with the surname Azaria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (159), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Azaria.
Has Azaria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azaria went from 106 recorded bearers to 139. That is an increase of 33 (+31.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #128,411.
What does the Census say about the background of Azaria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azaria, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Azaria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.3% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azaria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.3%), Black (16.5%), Hispanic (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Azaria (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Azaria mean?
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "helper of God" or "he whom God helps". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Azaria (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Azaria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.