Explore the Family Name Urizar
The meaning of Urizar
Basque: habitational name from any of various places called Urizar in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), formed with uri ‘hamlet, village, settlement’ + za(h)ar old.
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How common is the last name Urizar in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Urizar has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, Urizar ranked 33,993 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States and rose to 26,747 by 2010, representing a rise of 21.32%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also spiked from 632 to 910 during this period, marking an increase of 43.99%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Urizar per 100,000 U.S. residents expanded from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, showing a growth of 34.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #26,747 | 21.32% |
| Count | 632 | 910 | 43.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.31 | 34.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urizar
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Urizar surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 90.98% of the Urizars identified as Hispanic, and that figure climbed slightly to 94.51% by 2010. A small percentage of Urizars identified as White, with 7.91% in 2000, but this figure dropped to 4.95% by 2010. There were no recorded Urizars who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.98% | 94.51% | 3.88% |
| White | 7.91% | 4.95% | -37.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |