2000
#47,210
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 423
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Azzopardi
A surname of Maltese origin derived from the Arabic word "al-zawardy" meaning a gardener or farmer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 588 Americans carry the last name Azzopardi. That puts it at #44,979 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 582,916 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Azzopardi 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Azzopardi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
588
1 in 582,916
Census rank
#44,979
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
513
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 513 bearers of the surname Azzopardi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44979th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzopardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Azzopardi
The surname "Azzopardi" is of Maltese origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Maltese word "azzopardi," which means "swarthy" or "olive-skinned." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals with a darker complexion, possibly of Moorish or Arab descent.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the Maltese islands. In the late 15th century, a man named Battista Azzopardi was mentioned in a notarial deed from the village of Siggiewi. Another early reference comes from the Militia List of 1687, which includes the name Nicola Azzopardi.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Azzopardi family became prominent in the Maltese islands, with several members holding important positions in the government and the church. One notable figure was Ferdinando Azzopardi, who served as the Capitano della Verga (Captain of the Rod) in the Maltese Militia in the early 18th century.
In the 19th century, Salvatore Azzopardi (1831-1899) was a renowned Maltese poet and author, known for his works in both Maltese and Italian languages. Another notable individual was Giuseppe Azzopardi (1858-1927), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Malta, including the Addolorata Cemetery and the Church of St. Gregory in Sliema.
Other notable individuals with the surname Azzopardi include:
1. Ivo Azzopardi (1919-2016), a Maltese politician and lawyer who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta from 1976 to 1987.
2. Reno Azzopardi (1944-2021), a Maltese football player and manager who played for several clubs in Malta and represented the Maltese national team.
3. Lino Azzopardi (born 1952), a Maltese artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public artworks and installations.
4. Alison Azzopardi (born 1980), a Maltese singer and songwriter who has represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest.
5. Roderick Azzopardi (born 1976), a Maltese actor and television presenter who has appeared in various theatre productions and television shows.
While the Azzopardi surname is predominantly found in Malta, it has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Maltese communities and descendants living abroad.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Azzopardi
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzopardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Azzopardi 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 Azzopardi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 465
- Hispanic or Latino7.2% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 5
- Two or more races1.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Azzopardi
Azzopardi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#43,969
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 490
+67 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 3,241 places
2020
#44,979
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 513
+23 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 1,010 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #47,210 | 423 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #43,969 | 490 | 0.17 | +67 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 3,241 places |
| 2020 | #44,979 | 513 | 0.17 | +23 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 1,010 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 Azzopardi 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 | #43,969 | #44,979 | -2.3% |
| Count | 490 | 513 | 4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Azzopardi bearers went from 490 to 513 (+4.7% change). The surname moved down 1,010 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,969 to #44,979.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Azzopardi
FAQ
Azzopardi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Azzopardi?
Name Census estimates that about 588 living Americans carry the surname Azzopardi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 582,916 residents.
How common is Azzopardi?
Azzopardi ranks #44,979 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 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 513 people with the surname Azzopardi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (588), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 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 Azzopardi.
Has Azzopardi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Azzopardi went from 490 recorded bearers to 513. That is an increase of 23 (+4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #43,969 to #44,979.
What does the Census say about the background of Azzopardi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Azzopardi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Azzopardi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (465 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Azzopardi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (7.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Azzopardi (2000, 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 Azzopardi mean?
A surname of Maltese origin derived from the Arabic word "al-zawardy" meaning a gardener or farmer. 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 Azzopardi (0.17 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 Americans have the surname Azzopardi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.