Explore the Family Name Zabaleta
The meaning of Zabaleta
Basque: habitational name from any of the places in the Basque Country named Zabaleta, from Basque zabal ‘large, broad’ + the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’. Compare Zavaleta.
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How common is the last name Zabaleta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Zabaleta' saw a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553 in popularity, whereas by 2010, it had risen to rank 43,969 - a change of 24.91%. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 324 to 490 during this period, reflecting a significant 51.23% jump. Furthermore, the proportion of the 'Zabaleta' surname per 100k people also rose from 0.12 to 0.17, marking a 41.67% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #43,969 | 24.91% |
| Count | 324 | 490 | 51.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.17 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zabaleta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Zabaleta' surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 92.59% to 91.63%. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 6.79% to 7.76%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.59% | 91.63% | -1.04% |
| White | 6.79% | 7.76% | 14.29% |
| 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% |