Explore the Family Name Coar
The meaning of Coar
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Carr. 2. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Kohr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Coar' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,706 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 44,872, signifying a change of -15.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 537 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, representing a change of -10.99%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname 'Coar' per 100,000 individuals also declined by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #44,872 | -15.93% |
| Count | 537 | 478 | -10.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coar
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Coar' according to the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates slight shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority identified as White (64.80%) which slightly decreased to 63.81% by 2010. Black individuals made up the next largest group, increasing from 32.59% in 2000 to 33.47% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease to 0% in 2010 from 1.86% in 2000. However, the Hispanic representation showed an increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 63.81% | -1.53% |
| Black | 32.59% | 33.47% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |