Explore the Family Name Lizalde

The meaning of Lizalde

1. Basque: shortened form of Elizalde. 2. Spanish (mainly Zaragoza): possibly derived from the personal name Lizuarte found in Amadís de Gaula, a chivalric romance from the 14th century. Compare Lizarde.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lizalde has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lizalde was ranked as the 48,877th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 41,100th spot, reflecting a change of 15.91%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 405 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, representing a significant growth of 30.86%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people rose by 20%, going from 0.15 to 0.18.

20002010Change
Rank#48,877#41,10015.91%
Count40553030.86%
Proportion per 100k0.150.1820%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizalde

When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lizalde identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, this group accounted for over 94% of those with the Lizalde surname, though there was a slight decrease of 0.82% between the two years. In addition, there was a small percentage who identified as White, increasing from 4.20% in 2000 to 5.28% in 2010, a change of 25.71%. However, no Lizaldes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.

20002010Change
Hispanic95.31%94.53%-0.82%
White4.2%5.28%25.71%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%