Explore the Family Name Clar
The meaning of Clar
1. German: variant of Klar and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). 2. Catalan and French: from the Catalan and Occitan personal name Clar, equivalent to Spanish Claro and French Clair. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Baltasar, Jorge, Juan, Luis, Ramon, Susana.
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How common is the last name Clar in the United States?
The surname Clar saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,191 but fell to 62,531 by 2010, a decrease of 17.56%. The number of individuals with the Clar name also trended downward during this period, from 365 people in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking a drop of 12.33%. The proportion of Clars relative to the entire U.S. population decreased too, from 0.14 per 100,000 residents in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a fall of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #62,531 | -17.56% |
| Count | 365 | 320 | -12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution among individuals named Clar over the decade. In 2000, 77.81% identified as White, increasing to 80.94% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also rose slightly, from 6.03% in 2000 to 6.56% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly, from 5.48% to 3.13%. Those with Hispanic ethnicity reduced slightly, from 7.40% to 6.56%. No data was available or recorded for those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.81% | 80.94% | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 6.56% | -11.35% |
| Black | 6.03% | 6.56% | 8.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.48% | 3.13% | -42.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |