Find out how popular the last name Elizalde is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Elizalde.

Elizalde, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Elizalde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elizalde in America

Elizalde is the 6102nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elizalde surname appeared 5,620 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Elizalde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elizalde to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Elizalde

The surname Elizalde originated in the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "eliza," meaning church, and "alde," meaning side or proximity. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or adjacent to a church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Elizalde surname can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript detailing the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. This document mentions an individual named Sancho Elizalde, who was a prominent figure in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the Elizalde family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Basque Country. Juan Elizalde (1420-1489) was a renowned scholar and writer who authored several works on Basque history and folklore. His contemporaries included Martín Elizalde (1435-1501), a respected diplomat and advisor to the King of Navarre.

The surname Elizalde also has ties to various place names in the Basque region. For instance, the town of Elizalde in the province of Gipuzkoa likely derived its name from the family's presence in the area. Additionally, the village of Eliza-Alde in the Navarre region of northern Spain shares a similar etymology.

Notable figures bearing the Elizalde surname include:

1. Pedro Elizalde (1592-1667), a Basque priest and missionary who played a crucial role in the evangelization efforts in the Americas.
2. María Elizalde (1675-1738), a renowned Basque writer and poet whose works shed light on the cultural traditions of the region.
3. José Elizalde (1786-1842), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain.
4. Ignacio Elizalde (1824-1898), a prominent Basque businessman and industrialist who established one of the first steel foundries in the region.
5. Carmen Elizalde (1897-1983), a celebrated Spanish painter and artist whose works are celebrated for their vibrant depictions of Basque life and landscapes.

Throughout its history, the Elizalde surname has maintained a strong presence in the Basque Country, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elizalde

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Elizalde.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Elizalde was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Elizalde has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Elizalde was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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