Explore the Family Name Abar
The meaning of Abar
1. Altered form of French Hébert (see Hebert). 2. Possibly also Basque: topographic name from abar ‘branch(es), firewood’. This surname is very rare in Spain.
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How common is the last name Abar in the United States?
The surname Abar, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,360th most common surname and had a count of 269 individuals. By 2010, although the count slightly increased to 273 individuals, it dropped in rank to become the 71,478th most popular last name, marking a 4.56% decrease in rank. The proportion of individuals with the Abar surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #71,478 | -4.56% |
| Count | 269 | 273 | 1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abar
In terms of ethnicity, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some significant changes in the distribution among people with the Abar surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as white decreased by 8.97%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw over a 100% increase, from 5.58% to 11.36%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a slight decrease of 1.42%, and those identifying as Black saw an increase of 12.69%. The group identifying with two or more races nearly doubled, from 1.86% to 3.30%. There was no change within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 75.46% | -8.97% |
| Hispanic | 5.58% | 11.36% | 103.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.06% | 6.96% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.3% | 77.42% |
| Black | 2.6% | 2.93% | 12.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |