Explore the Family Name Azurdia
The meaning of Azurdia
Hispanic (Guatemala): of Basque origin, a nickname for a thin, bony person, from azur, an older variant of Basque (h)ezur ‘bone’, + -di, a suffix denoting abundance, + the definite article -a.
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How common is the last name Azurdia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Azurdia has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 59,293 in 2000 to 50,851 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.24%. Moreover, the count of individuals carrying the Azurdia surname also increased by 28.53% over the decade, moving from 319 to 410. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a growth of 16.67%, rising from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #50,851 | 14.24% |
| Count | 319 | 410 | 28.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Azurdia
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Azurdia surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly Hispanic affiliation. In 2000, 95.61% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.15% in 2010. There was a small percentage of individuals who identified as White, increasing from 3.13% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. No individuals with the Azurdia surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.61% | 94.15% | -1.53% |
| White | 3.13% | 3.41% | 8.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |