Explore the Family Name Zavaleta
The meaning of Zavaleta
Basque: Castilianized form of Zabaleta. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Raul, Carlos, Manuel, Mario, Francisco, Jose, Ricardo, Alfredo, Andres, Asuncion, Javier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zavaleta in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Zavaleta" has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, Zavaleta was ranked 16,208 in terms of surname prevalence with only 1,639 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 10,555 with 3,036 people having this surname, representing an impressive 85.23% growth. Further, the prevalence per 100,000 people also rose from 0.61 to 1.03, marking a 68.85% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,208 | #10,555 | 34.88% |
| Count | 1,639 | 3,036 | 85.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 1.03 | 68.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavaleta
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Zavaleta surname identify as Hispanic. This ethnic group represented 94.69% of all Zavaletas in 2000 and grew modestly to 95.82% by 2010. The representation of White individuals among Zavaletas declined slightly by 16.18%, moving from 4.76% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but their data was suppressed for the year 2010, ensuring privacy protection.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.69% | 95.82% | 1.19% |
| White | 4.76% | 3.99% | -16.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |