Explore the Family Name Inzunza
The meaning of Inzunza
Basque: probably from a derivative of inza ‘reed bed’. This surname is most common in Mexico and Chile. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Alfonso, Carlos, Felizardo, Gildardo, Miguel, Abelardo, Adela, Angel, Blanca, Catalina, Delfina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inzunza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Inzunza has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 20234 in 2000 to 15250 in 2010, marking a change of 24.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 57.52%, going from 1224 people in 2000 to 1928 people in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which saw an increase of 44.44% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,234 | #15,250 | 24.63% |
| Count | 1,224 | 1,928 | 57.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.65 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inzunza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Inzunza, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained predominantly Hispanic between 2000 and 2010. A minute percentage of those with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or White in 2000, however, these percentages decreased by 60.00% and 38.24% respectively in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 1.55% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.92% | 97.41% | 1.55% |
| White | 3.19% | 1.97% | -38.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.26% | -60% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |