Explore the Family Name Arbaiza
The meaning of Arbaiza
Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from a place called Arbaitza (in Castilian: Arbaiza) in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain).
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How common is the last name Arbaiza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Arbaiza saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,458, but by 2010, it had risen to the 36,099th spot, marking an improvement of almost 30%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 380 to 621 during this period, a growth of over 63%. The proportion of people bearing the name Arbaiza per 100,000 also rose by 50%, moving from 0.14 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #36,099 | 29.85% |
| Count | 380 | 621 | 63.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.21 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Arbaiza
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Arbaiza, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identifying with this surname are Hispanic. In 2000, 92.63% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic; this figure slightly increased to 95.97% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White reduced by 42%, going from 5% in 2000 to 2.9% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Arbaiza who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.63% | 95.97% | 3.61% |
| White | 5% | 2.9% | -42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |