Explore the Family Name Zazueta
The meaning of Zazueta
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a topographic name of Basque origin, from an unexplained first element + the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jesus, Guadalupe, Rafael, Ramon, Sergio, Tomas, Juan, Pedro, Susana, Abelardo.
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How common is the last name Zazueta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zazueta has seen a significant increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,023rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 8,687th. This change represented a 21.19% climb in the rankings. Concomitantly, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 2,646 to 3,782 — a substantial growth of approximately 42.93%. The proportion of people with the Zazueta surname per 100k also rose by 30.61%, moving from 0.98 in 2000 to 1.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,023 | #8,687 | 21.19% |
| Count | 2,646 | 3,782 | 42.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.28 | 30.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zazueta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Zazueta surname identify as Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight increase of 0.53%, from 95.16% to 95.66%. There was a minor downtick in those identifying as White, dropping by 15.45% to 3.23%. Interestingly, while no individuals with the Zazueta surname identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, a small percentage (0.21%) began to do so by 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, except for a minimal 1.47% increase in the latter group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.16% | 95.66% | 0.53% |
| White | 3.82% | 3.23% | -15.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.69% | 1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |