Explore the Family Name Zelayandia

The meaning of Zelayandia

Basque: Castilianized form of Zelaiandia, a surname related to Zelaya. Both surnames, Zelayandia and Zelaiandia, are apparently no longer found in Spain.

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How common is the last name Zelayandia in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zelayandia has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zelayandia was ranked 95,091st in popularity and rose to 65,964th by 2010, representing an increase of 30.63 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth during this period, rising from 178 to 300, a growth rate of 68.54 percent. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Zelayandia also increased by 42.86 percent, moving from 0.07 to 0.1.

20002010Change
Rank#95,091#65,96430.63%
Count17830068.54%
Proportion per 100k0.070.142.86%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zelayandia

In terms of ethnic identity, Zelayandia is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.51 percent of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly to 97.33 percent in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 4.49 to 2.00, marking a decrease of 55.46 percent. No individuals with the surname Zelayandia identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
Hispanic95.51%97.33%1.91%
White4.49%2%-55.46%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%