Explore the Family Name Lizarazo
The meaning of Lizarazo
Basque: Castilianized form of Lizarazu, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with lizar(r) ‘ash tree’ + (h)artsu ‘stony place’ or aratz ‘beautiful, bright, pure’ + suffix -zu.
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How common is the last name Lizarazo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lizarazo has gained popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it moved up to rank 67,126. This indicates an increase in its popularity rank by 12.21 percent. The count of this surname also grew from 234 individuals in 2000 to 294 individuals in 2010, a growth rate of 25.64 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Lizarazos per 100k people increased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #67,126 | 12.21% |
| Count | 234 | 294 | 25.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lizarazo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lizarazo. Over the period from 2000 to 2010, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as White, from 15.81 percent to 11.56 percent, a decrease of 26.88 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 84.19 percent to 88.10 percent, indicating a rise of 4.64 percent. There were no individuals with the surname Lizarazo who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.19% | 88.1% | 4.64% |
| White | 15.81% | 11.56% | -26.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |