Azulay Surname
Approximately 17,288 people bear this surname
Azulay Surname User-submission:
The surname Azoulai is frequently found among Sephardic Jewish families, particularly those of Moroccan heritage. It is an abbreviation of a biblical guideline, that restricts whom a Kohen (priest) can marry, as stated in Leviticus 21:7, signifying a lineage with priestly connections.
Azulay Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 15,608 | 1:548 | 16 |
| Brazil | 452 | 1:473,616 | 17,915 |
| United States | 448 | 1:809,060 | 62,242 |
| Argentina | 255 | 1:167,621 | 14,084 |
| Canada | 110 | 1:334,960 | 30,494 |
| France | 104 | 1:638,680 | 83,098 |
| England | 59 | 1:944,374 | 47,923 |
| Spain | 56 | 1:834,858 | 33,799 |
| Thailand | 51 | 1:1,385,066 | 192,885 |
| Venezuela | 40 | 1:755,102 | 12,515 |
| Netherlands | 19 | 1:888,799 | 62,169 |
| Denmark | 16 | 1:352,795 | 24,706 |
| Angola | 9 | 1:2,998,802 | 4,903 |
| Sweden | 9 | 1:1,094,084 | 81,336 |
| Germany | 7 | 1:11,500,780 | 305,602 |
| Panama | 5 | 1:782,452 | 11,059 |
| Russia | 5 | 1:28,824,611 | 530,332 |
| Australia | 4 | 1:6,748,925 | 181,100 |
| Portugal | 4 | 1:2,604,560 | 16,079 |
| Algeria | 3 | 1:12,877,184 | 84,902 |
| Norway | 3 | 1:1,714,095 | 79,528 |
| Chile | 2 | 1:8,808,237 | 65,417 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1:62,063,102 | 83,384 |
| Philippines | 2 | 1:50,619,112 | 341,003 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1:3,550,139 | 9,109 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 1:3,431,758 | 38,295 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Dominica | 1 | 1:75,891 | 912 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1:51,240,256 | 8,015 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Gibraltar | 1 | 1:33,954 | 1,660 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| India | 1 | 1:767,065,382 | 1,851,717 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 15 | 1:1,625,025 | 53,310 |
Azulay (26) may also be a first name.
Azulay Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The surname Azoulai is frequently found among Sephardic Jewish families, particularly those of Moroccan heritage. It is an abbreviation of a biblical guideline, that restricts whom a Kohen (priest) can marry, as stated in Leviticus 21:7, signifying a lineage with priestly connections.
- apiaseckyAzulay Demographics
Average Male Azulay Height
174.91 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Azulay Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Azulay Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Azulay (Russian: Азулай) occurs in Israel more than any other country/territory. It may appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Azulay? popularity and diffusion
The last name Azulay is the 30,886th most prevalent last name internationally It is held by around 1 in 421,538 people. This last name is primarily found in Asia, where 91 percent of Azulay reside; 90 percent reside in West Asia and 90 percent reside in Judeo-West Asia. It is also the 2,084,397th most numerous forename internationally It is held by 26 people.
The last name Azulay is most commonly held in Israel, where it is borne by 15,608 people, or 1 in 548. In Israel it is most frequent in: Southern District, where 24 percent reside, Central District, where 21 percent reside and Northern District, where 16 percent reside. Excluding Israel this last name exists in 38 countries. It is also found in Brazil, where 3 percent reside and The United States, where 3 percent reside.
Azulay Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Azulay has changed over time. In England the number of people carrying the Azulay last name grew 393 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Azulay Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Azulay last name are 45.8% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 99.03% registered with the political party.
The amount Azulay earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 23.66% more than the national average, earning $53,356 USD per year and in Canada they earn 30.38% more than the national average, earning $64,777 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Azulay Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Azulay in the Russian language | ||
| Азулай | azulaj | - |
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