Explore the Family Name Zetina
The meaning of Zetina
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Cetina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zetina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zetina has seen significant growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zetina was ranked 30,682nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 21,439th spot — a substantial increase of over 30 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname similarly grew from 717 to 1,219 during this period, demonstrating a remarkable rise of 70 percent. When analyzed in terms of proportion per 100k population, the data shows an increase of approximately 52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #21,439 | 30.13% |
| Count | 717 | 1,219 | 70.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.41 | 51.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zetina
In respect to ethnicity, the census data presents interesting shifts over the ten-year span. While the majority of individuals with the Zetina surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 (91.07 percent) and 2010 (90.81 percent), there were notable changes in other categories. Even though there was a slight decline in the Hispanic category, the proportion identifying as White saw a significant increase of nearly 63 percent, moving from 3.07 percent to 5 percent. The Black category also experienced growth, with a 45.3 percent increase from 1.81 percent to 2.63 percent. However, the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races showed some fluctuation: while the former category emerged in 2010 at 0.74 percent, the latter disappeared after being present in 2000 at 3.63 percent. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant at zero. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.07% | 90.81% | -0.29% |
| White | 3.07% | 5% | 62.87% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.63% | 45.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |