Explore the Family Name Zalazar
The meaning of Zalazar
Hispanic: altered form of Basque Salazar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zalazar in the United States?
The surname Zalazar, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,530th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 35,764th spot, marking a shift of -13.43%. The count also dropped from 694 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -9.51%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the surname decreased its representation by -19.23%, moving from 0.26 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #35,764 | -13.43% |
| Count | 694 | 628 | -9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.21 | -19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zalazar
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Zalazar surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that the majority of individuals identifying with this surname were of Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, 95.97% identified as Hispanic, though this slightly decreased to 94.75% by 2010. A small percentage identified as White, increasing from 3.46% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, at 0.96%, where there was none in 2000. There was no change in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a 0% representation for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.97% | 94.75% | -1.27% |
| White | 3.46% | 3.66% | 5.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |