Explore the Family Name Unzueta
The meaning of Unzueta
Basque: habitational name from a place called Unzueta, in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), formed with untz ‘ivy’ + the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’.
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How common is the last name Unzueta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Unzueta has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Unzueta was ranked as the 27,526th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to become the 24,222nd most popular surname, an increase of approximately 12%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 824 in 2000 to 1,036 in 2010, a rise of around 25.73%. The proportion of people named Unzueta per 100,000 individuals also increased by about 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #24,222 | 12% |
| Count | 824 | 1,036 | 25.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.35 | 12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unzueta
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Unzueta surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, about 92.35% of Unzuetas identified as Hispanic, though this decreased slightly to 91.89% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identification was White, growing from 5.34% in 2000 to 6.56% in 2010. There were also small populations of Unzuetas who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.09% in 2000 and 0.87% in 2010) and Black (0% in 2000 and 0.48% in 2010). However, there was no data for any Unzuetas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.35% | 91.89% | -0.5% |
| White | 5.34% | 6.56% | 22.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0.87% | -20.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |