Explore the Family Name Zavalza
The meaning of Zavalza
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Basque Zabalza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zavalza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zavalza increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 33,090th in popularity, yet by 2010, it climbed to the 26,243rd spot, reflecting a change of 20.69%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 652 in 2000 to 931 in 2010 - an increase of 42.79%. As a result, the proportion of people named Zavalza per 100,000 people increased by 33.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #26,243 | 20.69% |
| Count | 652 | 931 | 42.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.32 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zavalza
Turning our attention to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Zavalza surname is overwhelmingly linked with Hispanic ethnicity. In 2000, 97.39% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 97.85% in 2010. The percentage of people with the Zavalza surname identifying as White decreased by 29.80%, dropping from 2.45% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. There were no recorded cases of individuals with the Zavalza surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.39% | 97.85% | 0.47% |
| White | 2.45% | 1.72% | -29.8% |
| 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% |