Explore the Family Name Zubia
The meaning of Zubia
1. Basque: topographic name from zubi ‘bridge’ + the definite article -a. 2. Spanish: habitational name from Zubia in Granada province or either of two smaller places in Málaga province, so named from zubia ‘rich in water’ (from Arabic). Compare Subia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Manuel, Ruben, Juan, Raul, Catalina, Cruz, Ernesto, Esteban, Miguel, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Zubia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zubia has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zubia was the 14,404th most popular name in the United States with 1,904 people bearing this surname. By 2010, it had climbed to become the 13,101st most popular surname, an increase of 9.05%. The number of individuals sporting the surname Zubia also grew during this period from 1,904 to 2,340, marking a significant rise of 22.9%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase, moving from 0.71 to 0.79, a change of 11.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,404 | #13,101 | 9.05% |
| Count | 1,904 | 2,340 | 22.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.79 | 11.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zubia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zubia has also shifted during the same period, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a majority of those with the surname identified as Hispanic (91.28%), followed by White (6.72%), and then a small fraction identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.37%). However, by 2010 there were some changes observed. The percentage of people with the Zubia surname identifying as Hispanic increased slightly to 93.25%, while those identifying as White decreased to 5.85%. Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased significantly to just 0.51%. Interestingly, the census also recorded a marginal presence of African-Americans carrying the Zubia surname at 0.21% in 2010, compared to no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.28% | 93.25% | 2.16% |
| White | 6.72% | 5.85% | -12.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 0.51% | -62.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |