Explore the Family Name Zubiate

The meaning of Zubiate

Basque: habitational name from Zubiate in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), named with zubi ‘bridge’ + ate ‘gorge, ravine’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Pablo, Ricardo, Alvaro, Armando, Benito, Blanca, Elvira, Enrique, Francisca, Graciano.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zubiate has seen a marked increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zubiate was ranked 28,648 with a count of 783, which translates to a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had improved to 23,920 and the count swelled to 1,055, increasing its proportion to 0.36 per 100,000. This represents a growth of 16.5% in popularity rank and a 34.74% surge in count over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#28,648#23,92016.5%
Count7831,05534.74%
Proportion per 100k0.290.3624.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zubiate

Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Zubiate, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominant Hispanic identity. Both in 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic group accounted for 91.57% in 2000, rising slightly to 92.51% in 2010, marking a 1.03% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 7.66% in 2000 to 6.92% in 2010, reflecting a drop of 9.66%.

20002010Change
Hispanic91.57%92.51%1.03%
White7.66%6.92%-9.66%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%