Explore the Family Name Bojar
The meaning of Bojar
Polish: status name or nickname from bojar ‘boyar’ (a member of the old Russian aristocracy). Compare Boyar.
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How common is the last name Bojar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bojar saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 135,837th popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 159,712th spot, marking a decline of approximately 17.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 114 in 2000 to 101 in 2010, representing an 11.4% drop. Additionally, the proportion of people named Bojar per 100,000 people fell by 25%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.03 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #159,712 | -17.58% |
| Count | 114 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bojar
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Bojar surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with the Bojar surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.49% and 96.04% respectively, signifying a slight decrease of 0.47%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant numbers among those with the Bojar surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.04% | -0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |