Explore the Family Name Zozaya
The meaning of Zozaya
Basque: Castilianized form of Zozaia, a habitational name from a place so named (in Castilian: Zozaya) in Navarre, probably from Basque zozo ‘thrush’.
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How common is the last name Zozaya in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zozaya increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zozaya was ranked 52,174th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 46,404th, an increase of 11.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 374 people in 2000 to 459 in 2010, a growth rate of 22.73%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Zozaya per 100,000 people also increased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #46,404 | 11.06% |
| Count | 374 | 459 | 22.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zozaya
Turning to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the highest proportion of people with the surname Zozaya identify as Hispanic. This group made up 85.56% of people with this surname in 2000, and this proportion slightly increased to 86.49% in 2010. In contrast, the portion of Zozayas who identify as White decreased from 13.90% in 2000 to 12.42% in 2010, a change of -10.65%. There were no recorded Zozayas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.56% | 86.49% | 1.09% |
| White | 13.9% | 12.42% | -10.65% |
| 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% |