Explore the Family Name Suaste
The meaning of Suaste
Hispanic (Mexico): Castilianized form of Basque Zuasti, a habitational name from Zuasti (Navarre), derived from Basque zuaitz ‘tree’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Suaste in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Suaste has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Suaste was ranked 78,326 among all surnames but by 2010, its position had improved to 53,072. This is a positive change of 32.24%. Additionally, there was a 71.81% increase in the count of individuals with this surname, rising from 227 in 2000 to 390 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Suaste per 100k also grew by 62.5%, indicating that the usage of this surname became more widespread over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #53,072 | 32.24% |
| Count | 227 | 390 | 71.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suaste
As for ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Suaste surname is largely associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 99.56% of those bearing the name were Hispanic, and while this percentage slightly dropped to 97.95% in 2010, it still constitutes the vast majority. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native did not register any significant numbers for this surname in either year. Any changes in these categories were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.56% | 97.95% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |