Explore the Family Name Subia
The meaning of Subia
1. Spanish: variant of Zubia. 2. Italian (Sicily): possibly from subbia ‘chisel, awl’, presumably used to denote a carpenter or a maker of such tools. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfredo, Felipe, Manuel, Carlos, Cruz, Eloy, Jose, Ramona, Alfonso, Alicia, Alida, Alvaro. Italian Angelo, Lorenzo, Donato, Fausto, Sisto.
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How common is the last name Subia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Subia has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Subia was ranked 17,577 in terms of surname prevalence and fell to the 19,527th position by 2010, reflecting an 11.09% decrease in rank. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 1,475 in 2000 to 1,383 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.24%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 14.55%, from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,577 | #19,527 | -11.09% |
| Count | 1,475 | 1,383 | -6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.47 | -14.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Subia
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Subia also showed shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a notable increase of 14.65% in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, rising from 9.08% to 10.41%. However, there was a significant decrease in the Two or more races category, plummeting 58.14% from 2.58% to 1.08%. The White demographic experienced a drop of 22.26%, shifting from 10.51% to 8.17%. The Hispanic group, which held the majority, nudged up slightly by 2.65%, going from 77.49% to 79.54%. Meanwhile, no changes were observed in the Black category, maintaining at 0.00%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also remained stagnant at 0.34% in 2000 but saw a dip to 0% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.49% | 79.54% | 2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.08% | 10.41% | 14.65% |
| White | 10.51% | 8.17% | -22.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 1.08% | -58.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |