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

Zubia, 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 Zubia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zubia in America

Zubia is the 13101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zubia surname appeared 2,340 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Zubia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zubia 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 Zubia

The surname Zubia is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to derive from the Basque word "zubia," meaning "bridge," potentially referring to a place name or occupation associated with bridge construction or maintenance.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Zubia surname can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a medieval Spanish census from the late 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Zubia residing in the regions of Álava and Guipúzcoa, which were part of the Basque Country at the time.

In the 16th century, the Zubia family was prominent in the town of Hondarribia (formerly known as Fuenterrabía) in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. Juan de Zubia y Arteaga (1530-1592), a notable military figure, served as the governor of Fuenterrabía during the Spanish-French wars and played a crucial role in defending the town against French forces.

Another historical figure bearing the Zubia surname was Pedro de Zubia (1555-1621), a Spanish Renaissance architect and sculptor. He is best known for his work on the Basilica of San Lorenzo in El Escorial, a renowned architectural masterpiece commissioned by King Philip II of Spain.

In the 17th century, the Zubia name appeared in various Spanish colonial records from the Americas. One notable individual was Jerónimo de Zubia (1634-1708), a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of the Captaincy General of Venezuela between 1687 and 1693.

Moving into the 19th century, Valentín de Zubia (1789-1861) was a Spanish military officer and politician who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He later served as the Minister of War under the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Throughout its history, the Zubia surname has maintained a strong presence in the Basque Country and other regions of Spain, with variations in spelling such as Zubiaurre, Zubieta, and Zubillaga. While not as widespread globally as some other Spanish surnames, the name Zubia continues to carry the legacy of its Basque origins and the historical significance associated with its meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zubia

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

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

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