Explore the Family Name Elizarraraz
The meaning of Elizarraraz
Hispanic (Mexico): Castilianized form of a Basque topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with el(e)iz(a) ‘church’ (from Latin ecclesia) and Arrarats, a place in Navarre. This surname is apparently not found in Spain. Compare Elizarraras, Izarraras, and Izarraraz.
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How common is the last name Elizarraraz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elizarraraz has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 27,526, but by 2010 it had risen to 19,398, indicating an increase of nearly 30%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial growth of over 69%, from 824 in 2000 to 1,393 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also rose by just over 51%, from 0.31 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #19,398 | 29.53% |
| Count | 824 | 1,393 | 69.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.47 | 51.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elizarraraz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elizarraraz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, approximately 94% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure increased to over 97% by 2010. There was a small percentage (4.37%) who identified as White in 2000, but this declined by nearly half to 2.3% in 2010. Less than one percent identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered no change during this period, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.42% | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| White | 4.37% | 2.3% | -47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |