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

Zelayandia, 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 Zelayandia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zelayandia in America

Zelayandia is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zelayandia surname appeared 300 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zelayandia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zelayandia 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 Zelayandia

The surname Zelayandia has its origins in Spain, specifically from the Basque region, which straddles the border between northern Spain and southwestern France. This area is known for its unique language, Euskara, which is unrelated to any other in Europe and one of the oldest surviving languages on the continent. The unknown meaning of Zelayandia likely derives from Basque words, where "zelai" means "field" or "meadow," and may be a toponym referring to someone who lived near or worked in such a landscape. The term "andia" means "large" or "great," suggesting that the name could describe a prominent or vast field.

Historical records of the name can be traced back to medieval Spain, although precise documents are scarce. One of the earliest references to a variation of the surname appears in local parish records from the late 14th century. The name Zelayandia evolved over time, with old manuscripts showing similar spellings such as Celaya and Zelayeta, indicating the malleability of surname spellings in medieval phonetic transcription.

A key historical figure with the surname is Martín de Zelayandia, born in 1542 in what is now modern-day Navarre, Spain. He was a minor noble and a scribe for the local feudal lord, meticulously recording land transactions and local events, which provided a crucial historical reference. Another important bearer of the surname was Iñigo Zelayandia, born in 1601, who served as a captain in the Basque militia, defending coastal settlements during the turbulence of the Spanish Habsburg period.

The name continued into the 18th century with notable figures such as María de Zelayandia, born in 1725, an influential local healer and midwife known throughout the Basque villages for her knowledge of traditional medicine. She was often consulted by both the common people and the local gentry.

In the 19th century, we find another prominent figure, Juan Bautista Zelayandia, born in 1810, who was a respected folklorist and chronicler of Basque traditions. His work in compiling Basque oral histories and folklore provided valuable cultural documentation during a period of significant political upheaval in Spain.

The surname Zelayandia reflects a rich cultural heritage deeply intertwined with the history and topography of the Basque region. Through the centuries, the name has been borne by individuals who contributed to the fabric of local society, from medieval scribes to folklorists, embodying the unique cultural landscape of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zelayandia

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

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 Zelayandia 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 Zelayandia 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 Zelayandia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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