Explore the Family Name Leza
The meaning of Leza
Basque: habitational name from a place in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain).
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How common is the last name Leza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Leza has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 43,232nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 37,229th spot, showing a growth rate of 13.89%. The number of individuals carrying the Leza surname also expanded during this time period from 471 in 2000 to 599 in 2010, an increase of 27.18%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Leza per 100,000 residents grew by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #37,229 | 13.89% |
| Count | 471 | 599 | 27.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leza
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Leza surname. In 2000, 86.84% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly to 89.65% by 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 11.04% in 2000 to 8.18% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Leza surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, by 2010, 1% of those with the surname did identify as Black, a category that was not represented at all in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.84% | 89.65% | 3.24% |
| White | 11.04% | 8.18% | -25.91% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |