Explore the Family Name Iraheta
The meaning of Iraheta
Basque: Castilianized form of Iraeta. This form of the surname is rare in Spain (and not found in the Basque Country); it is common in El Salvador. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Francisco, Juan, Julio, Abimael, Alfredo, Armando, Jesus, Luis, Marta, Raul.
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How common is the last name Iraheta in the United States?
The surname Iraheta has seen a significant rise in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Iraheta ranked 14,292nd most common surname and its count was 1,922. A decade later, it climbed up the ranks to the 10,132nd spot, with 3,182 recorded instances - an increase of about 65.56%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 52.11%, from 0.71 to 1.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,292 | #10,132 | 29.11% |
| Count | 1,922 | 3,182 | 65.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 1.08 | 52.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iraheta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Iraheta surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic backgrounds. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanics with this surname from 2000 to 2010 (95.32% to 96.32%). In contrast, the percentage of people identified as White decreased by 12.31%, while those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also saw a decrease of 38.6% and 47.62% respectively. Data for individuals of two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.32% | 96.32% | 1.05% |
| White | 3.33% | 2.92% | -12.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.35% | -38.6% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.22% | -47.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |