Explore the Family Name Alomar
The meaning of Alomar
1. Catalan: from the personal name Alomar, especially frequent in the Balearic Islands, from the medieval name Eldemarus or Aldemarus, of ancient Germanic origin. 2. Muslim: variant of Omar, with the addition of al ‘the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alomar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alomar saw a considerable rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alomar was ranked 40,465th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to 34,465th place, marking an increase in popularity of approximately 14.83%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased during this decade, growing from 509 to 657, a change of 29.08%. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, Alomar also increased its share, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a rise of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #34,465 | 14.83% |
| Count | 509 | 657 | 29.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alomar
Examining the ethnic identity associated with Alomar according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, significant shifts can be seen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, people identifying as Hispanic held the majority share of the Alomar name at 73.28%, and this percentage slightly increased to 73.52% in 2010. The White population with this surname also experienced a growth of around 49.92%, increasing from 11.98% in 2000 to 17.96% in 2010. However, there were decreases for some groups: those with two or more races fell from 7.27% to 2.59%, a drop of 64.37%, while Black representation decreased from 6.29% to 5.18%, a decline of 17.65%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2010 was marked as 0%, indicating their data may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.28% | 73.52% | 0.33% |
| White | 11.98% | 17.96% | 49.92% |
| Black | 6.29% | 5.18% | -17.65% |
| Two or More Races | 7.27% | 2.59% | -64.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |