Explore the Family Name Zaleta
The meaning of Zaleta
1. Polish: nickname from zaleta ‘virtue, advantage’ or derived from zalecać się ‘to woo, to court’ (compare 2 below). This rare surname is found mainly in the cities of Bydgoszcz and Inowrocław in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. 2. Slovak (mainly Záleta): nickname from záleta ‘philanderer’ (compare 1 above). 3. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Spanish Saleta, from a short form of the Marian name María de la Saleta ‘Our Lady of La Salette’, referring to the alleged apparition of the Virgin Mary in La Salette in France.
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How common is the last name Zaleta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zaleta has surged in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zaleta was ranked 83,618th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped significantly to rank 64,054, a rise of 23.4%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 209 to 311 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 48.8%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Zaleta per 100,000 population rose by 37.5%, from 0.08 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #64,054 | 23.4% |
| Count | 209 | 311 | 48.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zaleta
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Zaleta, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A new presence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity was recorded in 2010, making up 2.57% of bearers of the surname, where none was reported in 2000. During these years, the percentage of Zaletas identifying as White decreased by 32.18%, from 52.15% to 35.37%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, from 44.02% to 60.45%, a change of 37.32%. No changes were observed in the percentages of Zaletas identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.02% | 60.45% | 37.32% |
| White | 52.15% | 35.37% | -32.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |