Explore the Family Name Iturralde
The meaning of Iturralde
Basque: habitational name from Iturralde in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), so named from iturri ‘spring’ + the suffix -alde ‘by’. Compare Yturralde. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfredo, Jose, Manuel, Pablo, Santiago, Arturo, Carlos, Jesus, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Mario.
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How common is the last name Iturralde in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Iturralde saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Iturralde was ranked 31,202 in frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,914—an overall change of over 20%. Over this same period, the number of individuals bearing the surname Iturralde increased by nearly 42%, from 703 to 998 people. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which also rose by over 30%, from 0.26 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #24,914 | 20.15% |
| Count | 703 | 998 | 41.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.34 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iturralde
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Iturralde has shown some changes over the past decade based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnicity group identified with the surname Iturralde remains Hispanic, making up 89.18% in 2010, virtually unchanged from 89.19% in 2000. Interestingly, the second largest ethnicity group, White, experienced a decrease of about 8.44%, dropping from 7.11% in 2000 to 6.51% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase of over 33%, moving from 2.56% to 3.41%. There were no Iturraldes who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years, and those identifying with two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 from 0.85% in 2000. Black representation also appeared in 2010 at 0.50%, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.19% | 89.18% | -0.01% |
| White | 7.11% | 6.51% | -8.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.56% | 3.41% | 33.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |