Explore the Family Name Zabalza
The meaning of Zabalza
Basque: Castilianized form of Zabaltza, a habitational name from a place called Zabaltza (in Castilian: Zabalza) in Navarre, formed with Basque zabal ‘large, broad’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance. Compare Zavalza.
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How common is the last name Zabalza in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zabalza showed a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 76,533rd, marking a 6.69% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 214 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, an increase of 17.29%. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which increased from 0.08 to 0.09, a change of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #76,533 | 6.69% |
| Count | 214 | 251 | 17.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zabalza
On the ethnicity front, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Zabalza identified as Hispanic - a staggering 95.33% in 2000 and 96.41% in 2010. This represents a slight increase of 1.13% over the decade. While a small percentage (4.21% in 2000 and 3.59% in 2010) identified as White, this proportion saw a decrease of 14.73% during this period. No individuals with the surname Zabalza identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.33% | 96.41% | 1.13% |
| White | 4.21% | 3.59% | -14.73% |
| 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% |