Explore the Family Name Algar
The meaning of Algar
English: from the Middle English personal name Algar, representing the falling together of two Old English names, Ælfgār and Æthelgār, composed of the elements respectively ælf ‘elf’ or æthel ‘noble’ + gār ‘spear’. It could also be from the much rarer Old English personal name Ealdgār, composed of elements meaning ‘old’ + ‘spear’. In East Anglia, it is more probably a variant of Alger (Old Norse Álfgeirr). See also Agar, Elgar.
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How common is the last name Algar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Algar has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped by roughly 19% from 89,895 in 2000 to 107,134 in 2010. Likewise, the count of individuals carrying this name went down by 13%, decreasing from 191 in 2000 to 166 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Algar per 100,000 declined by approximately 14%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #107,134 | -19.18% |
| Count | 191 | 166 | -13.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algar
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the Algar surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of about 1.28 percentage points from 88.48% in 2000 to 87.35% in 2010. The number identifying as Hispanic increased substantially by 40.76%, going from 4.71% in 2000 to 6.63% in 2010. Individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities also saw a significant rise of about 38%, increasing from 2.62% to 3.61%. In both years, no individuals with the Algar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.48% | 87.35% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 6.63% | 40.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 3.61% | 37.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |