Explore the Family Name Zuleta
The meaning of Zuleta
Basque: variant of Zulueta. This surname is no longer found in the Basque Country; it is most common in Colombia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zuleta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zuleta showed a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 32,059 in 2000, the Zuleta surname climbed to 27,756 in the rankings in 2010 - a notable 13.42% change. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also rose from 679 in 2000 to 866 in 2010, representing an increase of 27.54%. The proportion of people named Zuleta per 100,000 increased by 16% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #27,756 | 13.42% |
| Count | 679 | 866 | 27.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.29 | 16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zuleta
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those with the Zuleta surname. The majority identified as Hispanic, accounting for 91.31% of the total in 2000 and increasing further to 93.76% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 4.86% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 4.62% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders fell dramatically from 2.65% to 1.39% over the decade. The percentage of those claiming two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, and there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.31% | 93.76% | 2.68% |
| White | 4.86% | 4.62% | -4.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.65% | 1.39% | -47.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |