Explore the Family Name Cihlar
The meaning of Cihlar
Czech (Cihlář): occupational name for a brickmaker, cihlář, a derivative of cihla ‘brick’, a word of German origin (see Ziegler).
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How common is the last name Cihlar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cihlar has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,529th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 43,584 — a decrease of 2.48%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly by 3.13%, from 480 in 2000 to 495 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.18 to 0.17 during that same period, representing a change of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,584 | -2.48% |
| Count | 480 | 495 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cihlar
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Cihlar, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority of individuals who carry it identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White increased marginally from 96.25% in 2000 to 97.17% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by 20.52%, from 2.29% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Notably, no individuals with the surname Cihlar identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The segment identifying with Two or more races was registered at 1.04% in 2000 but was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 97.17% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 1.82% | -20.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |