Explore the Family Name Chaar
The meaning of Chaar
Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): French-influenced form of Shaar. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Chaar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaar has seen a considerable growth in the US between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 142,819 to 125,282, indicating a positive change of 12.28%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 107 to 137 during the same period, marking an increase of 28.04%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Chaar per 100,000 also saw a rise of 25%, changing from 0.04 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #125,282 | 12.28% |
| Count | 107 | 137 | 28.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the distribution of the Chaar surname over the decade. In 2000, a significant 78.50% who held the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 76.64% by 2010. The number of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped sharply from 14.95% to 3.65%. On the other hand, there was a remarkable surge in the Hispanic holders of the surname Chaar, increasing from 6.54% to 16.79%. However, no noticeable changes were recorded among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, as these categories had either zero or suppressed numbers for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 76.64% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 6.54% | 16.79% | 156.73% |
| Two or More Races | 14.95% | 3.65% | -75.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |