2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zaldumbide
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "around the mill stream."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Zaldumbide. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zaldumbide surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Zaldumbide in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaldumbide, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zaldumbide
The surname Zaldumbide has its origins in the Basque Country, a unique region straddling the border between northern Spain and southwestern France. This area is known for its distinctive language and culture, with Basque surnames often being toponymic, reflecting the geography of the region. Zaldumbide likely originated in the rural and mountainous areas of the Basque Country during the Medieval period, between the 12th and 14th centuries.
The etymology of Zaldumbide can be dissected into Basque components. The prefix "zaldu" translates to "meadow" or "pasture," indicative of an agricultural landscape. The suffix "mbide" is derived from the word "bide," which means "path" or "way" in Basque. Together, Zaldumbide suggests "path through the meadow" or "meadow path," describing a geographical feature common in the baserri, or rural farmsteads, typical of the Basque countryside.
Historically, surnames were recorded in various manuscripts and legal documents as a way to distinguish between individuals and provide a record for land ownership. Though Zaldumbide is less commonly noted in historical records compared to other Basque surnames, it does appear in local documentation and church registries from the 16th century onwards. For instance, land deeds and baptismal records from the Basque region occasionally mention members of the Zaldumbide family as landowners or farmers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Zaldumbide surname appears in a 1572 land record from the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country. Here, Martin Zaldumbide is documented as holding a small agricultural estate, reflecting the regional economic reliance on farming and pastoralism. In 1641, another notable person, Pedro Zaldumbide, is mentioned in church records in Navarra, indicating a spread of the surname across the Basque region.
The surname made its way into Latin America during the Spanish colonization, with Basque families emigrating to the New World. An example includes Francisco Zaldumbide, who was recorded in ship logs arriving in the Americas in the early 1700s, becoming one of the early settlers in what is now Ecuador. His descendants played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Ecuador.
Among the prominent individuals bearing the surname, Luis Zaldumbide (1795-1858) served as a notable politician and author in Ecuador, contributing significantly to the country's intellectual and political spheres. Another distinguished person is Manuel de Zaldumbide (1833-1896), a respected lawyer and diplomat also from Ecuador. Adding to the list, José María Zaldumbide (1769-1851), another notable family member, had a profound influence on the Ecuadorian independence movement from Spain.
By tracing these individuals and records, it is evident that the Zaldumbide surname has a rich history deeply rooted in the agricultural and pastoral traditions of the Basque Country. Over time, it spread across the Atlantic to leave a lasting legacy in multiple facets of society, particularly in Ecuador, where descendants of Basque migrants established themselves as influential figures. The name, with its evocative meaning related to the landscape, continues to be a testament to its origins and the journeys of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zaldumbide
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaldumbide, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Zaldumbide bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Zaldumbide surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.6% · 101
- White9.3% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zaldumbide
Zaldumbide appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,648 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zaldumbide surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #143,511 | -7.2% |
| Count | 126 | 118 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zaldumbide bearers went from 126 to 118 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #143,511.
FAQ
Zaldumbide surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zaldumbide?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Zaldumbide. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Zaldumbide?
Zaldumbide ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Zaldumbide. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zaldumbide.
Has Zaldumbide become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zaldumbide went from 126 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Zaldumbide?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zaldumbide, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.6%. The next largest groups are White (9.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zaldumbide in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zaldumbide appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.6%), White (9.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zaldumbide (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zaldumbide mean?
A surname of Spanish origin meaning "around the mill stream." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zaldumbide (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Zaldumbide?
See how common the surname Zaldumbide is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.