Explore the Family Name Zulueta
The meaning of Zulueta
Basque: topographic name from zulo ‘hole, hollow’ + the collective suffix -eta ‘place or group of’, or a habitational name from a place so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zulueta in the United States?
The surname Zulueta saw an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 41,596th and by 2010, it moved up to 30,630th, a rise of approximately 26.36%. The number of individuals with the Zulueta surname also increased throughout the decade from 493 to 761, marking a growth rate of 54.36%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people likewise rose from 0.18 to 0.26, indicating a 44.44% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #30,630 | 26.36% |
| Count | 493 | 761 | 54.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.26 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zulueta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this percentage slightly decreased from 59.23% in 2000 to 58.48% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented the second largest group and experienced a rise from 28.19% in 2000 to 31.67% in 2010. The group identifying as White declined by nearly a quarter, dropping from 6.90% to 5.26%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also fell, going from 4.26% to 3.55%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.42% in 2000, and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 59.23% | 58.48% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 28.19% | 31.67% | 12.34% |
| White | 6.9% | 5.26% | -23.77% |
| Two or More Races | 4.26% | 3.55% | -16.67% |
| Black | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |