Explore the Family Name Izaguirre
The meaning of Izaguirre
Basque: Castilianized form of Izagirre, a topographic name for someone who lived in a place exposed to the wind, from Basque aize ‘wind’ + ager, agir ‘visible, exposed’. Compare Isaguirre, Ysaguirre, and Yzaguirre. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Guadalupe, Ignacio, Alberto, Francisco, Jesus, Jorge, Javier, Juana, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Izaguirre in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Izaguirre has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7700th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 5469th spot, indicating a substantial increase of nearly 29%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw considerable growth during this period, rising from 3,985 to 6,358, which represents a significant surge of just over 59.5%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by almost 46%, from 1.48 in 2000 to 2.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,700 | #5,469 | 28.97% |
| Count | 3,985 | 6,358 | 59.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.48 | 2.16 | 45.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Izaguirre
In terms of ethnic identity, the Izaguirre surname is predominantly associated with the Hispanic community. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of individuals with the Izaguirre surname identified as Hispanic. However, there were slight shifts in other ethnic identities associated with this surname over the ten-year period. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by approximately 10.6%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a particularly sharp decline of over 52%. Despite these changes, the Hispanic identity remained dominant for those with the Izaguirre surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.13% | 95.12% | 1.05% |
| White | 4.72% | 4.22% | -10.59% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.22% | -33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 0.19% | -52.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.16% | -46.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.09% | -30.77% |