About Zelaya
The surname Zelaya is of Basque origin and is derived from the place name Zelaieta, meaning "place of the field" or "place of the meadow" in the Basque language. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who hailed from or lived near a particular place called Zelaieta. Over time, the surname Zelaya has spread beyond its Basque origins and is now found in various Spanish-speaking countries.
The surname Zelaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Zelaya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Zelaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zelaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.