Explore the Family Name Ugalde

The meaning of Ugalde

Basque: habitational name from Ugalde in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain). The placename is composed of ug- ‘river, water’ + the suffix -alde ‘by’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Pedro, Carlos, Alfredo, Guillermo, Manuel, Ruben, Agustin, Alicia, Bernardo, Enrique.

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

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ugalde has risen in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Ugalde ranked 11,212 in terms of commonality; however, by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 8,673, marking an increase of about 22.65%. The count of individuals with the Ugalde surname also saw substantial growth during this period, rising from 2,593 in 2000 to 3,789 in 2010, which is a 46.12% boost. These changes also resulted in a proportion increase of 33.33%, elevating the proportion per 100k from 0.96 to 1.28.

20002010Change
Rank#11,212#8,67322.65%
Count2,5933,78946.12%
Proportion per 100k0.961.2833.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ugalde

The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Ugalde surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic with the Ugalde surname increased from 81.72% to 85.93%. However, there was a decline in those identifying as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, and those of two or more races. The percentage of Whites dropped by 20.5% (from 10.49% to 8.34%), while the Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 24% (from 6.25% to 4.75%). Those claiming two or more races fell by 34.57% (from 0.81% to 0.53%). There were no Ugalde surname holders who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic81.72%85.93%5.15%
White10.49%8.34%-20.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander6.25%4.75%-24%
Two or More Races0.81%0.53%-34.57%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%