Explore the Family Name Hiza
The meaning of Hiza
1. Slovak (Hiža): topographic name or nickname from an altered form of regional chiža ‘chamber, room’. 2. Hispanic: altered form of Basque Iza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hiza' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549 in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 83,541, marking a change of -6.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor reduction from 226 to 225, a change of -0.44%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.08 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #83,541 | -6.36% |
| Count | 226 | 225 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiza
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Hiza' surname has seen some notable changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity from 0% to 2.22%. Those who identify as two or more races increased by 20.81%, from 2.21% to 2.67%. Those identified as White decreased from 86.73% to 80.89%, representing a change of -6.73%. The Hispanic category saw significant growth of 86.75%, from 6.19% to 11.56%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 4.42% to 2.67%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.73% | 80.89% | -6.73% |
| Hispanic | 6.19% | 11.56% | 86.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 2.67% | 20.81% |
| Black | 4.42% | 2.67% | -39.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |