Explore the Family Name Iza

The meaning of Iza

Basque: Castilianized form of Itza, a topographic name from i(h)i ‘rush, reed’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance, or a habitational name from a village in Navarre named Itza. Compare Hiza.

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How common is the last name Iza in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Iza" saw a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 98,298th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 76,029th spot, showcasing a significant change of 22.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose, from 171 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, a marked increase of almost 48%. The proportion of people with the surname Iza per 100k also increased by 50%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#98,298#76,02922.65%
Count17125347.95%
Proportion per 100k0.060.0950%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iza

As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Iza", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals holding this surname in either 2000 or 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the Iza surname was Hispanic, making up 88.89% in 2000 and increasing to 92.09% in 2010. The proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased from 8.77% in 2000 to 6.32% in 2010, indicating a drop of nearly 28%.

20002010Change
Hispanic88.89%92.09%3.6%
White8.77%6.32%-27.94%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%