Explore the Family Name Icaza
The meaning of Icaza
Basque: Castilianized form of Ikaza or Ikatza, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with ika, which is unexplained, + the suffix -tza denoting abundance.
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How common is the last name Icaza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Icaza has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385 but by 2010 it had risen to 54,637, a change of 15.14%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname saw a significant increase of 30.45%, going from 289 in 2000 to 377 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 18.18% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #54,637 | 15.14% |
| Count | 289 | 377 | 30.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Icaza
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Icaza surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 76.47% in 2000 to 77.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 17.99% to 16.45%, while the segment identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a small increase from 5.19% to 5.31%. None identified as having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.47% | 77.98% | 1.97% |
| White | 17.99% | 16.45% | -8.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.19% | 5.31% | 2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |