Explore the Family Name Ozaeta
The meaning of Ozaeta
Basque: habitational name from Ozaeta, a place in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain). The placename is formed with the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’.
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How common is the last name Ozaeta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ozaeta has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 46,839 to 39,352, signifying a 15.98% jump. Additionally, the count of individuals with this last name also surged by 30.91%, rising from 427 to 559 during this period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ozaeta per 100,000 increased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #39,352 | 15.98% |
| Count | 427 | 559 | 30.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ozaeta
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Ozaeta identify as Hispanic, with the percentage hovering around 74.6% in 2010, down slightly from 74.94% in 2000. There's a noticeable rise among those identifying as White, with an increase of 33.63%, from 5.62% to 7.51%. Asians and Pacific Islanders make up about 13.24% of the Ozaetas, marking a modest rise over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a substantial drop of 66.67% among those identifying as two or more races. However, Black individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were not accounted for in 2000 but made up 2.33% and 1.07% respectively of this surname category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.94% | 74.6% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.41% | 13.24% | 6.69% |
| White | 5.62% | 7.51% | 33.63% |
| Black | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 1.25% | -66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |