Explore the Family Name Bazar
The meaning of Bazar
1. Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak (Bazár): from bazar (Slovak bazár) ‘market, marketplace’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a market trader. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from a place in Ukraine called Bazar. 3. Galician: habitational name from any of various places called Bazar in Galicia (Spain). 4. Spanish (Murcia): probably a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Bazar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bazar' has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as 32,939 in 2000, it climbed up to 31,516 by 2010, reflecting a change of 4.32%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 656 in 2000 to 734 in 2010, indicating an 11.89% growth. This data suggests that the proportion per 100k people also rose by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #31,516 | 4.32% |
| Count | 656 | 734 | 11.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bazar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation under the 'Bazar' surname almost doubled, jumping from 2.44 to 4.77. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more races decreased to zero by 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly dropped from 86.43 to 84.20, while the Hispanic population saw a minor decrease of 5.12%. Interestingly, the Black community bearing the 'Bazar' surname experienced an increase of 7.92%. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.43% | 84.2% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 4.77% | 95.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 4.63% | -5.12% |
| Black | 3.66% | 3.95% | 7.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |