Explore the Family Name Agar
The meaning of Agar
1. English: from a Middle English personal name, either Egar (see Edgar) or Algar (see Alger). 2. variant of Hager 7, with loss of initial H-.
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How common is the last name Agar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Agar' has seen a slight decrease in popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 22,212 but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 22,404, a decrease of 0.86%. However, there was an increase in the overall count of people with this surname, from 1,084 in 2000 to 1,149 in 2010, a growth of 6%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased during this period from 0.4 to 0.39, marking a 2.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,212 | #22,404 | -0.86% |
| Count | 1,084 | 1,149 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Agar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Agar'. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a 5.17% decrease in this group. There was a significant increase of 144.86% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, although they still represented a relatively small percentage of individuals with the Agar surname. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black also increased over the decade, by 12.05% and 24.84%, respectively. The data did not show any individuals with this surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.05% | 86.34% | -5.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 4.53% | 144.86% |
| Black | 3.14% | 3.92% | 24.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.79% | 12.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |