Explore the Family Name Colar
The meaning of Colar
1. Americanized form of German Kohler. 2. Americanized form of Czech Kolář, Slovak Kolár, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian Kolar, all meaning ‘cartwright, wheelwright’. Compare Collar.
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How common is the last name Colar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colar saw a minor increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname slightly improved from 55,003 to 54,990. In terms of numerical count, there was an approximate 7% increase, moving up from 350 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #54,990 | 0.02% |
| Count | 350 | 374 | 6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Colar surname identify as Black, with an increase from 82.86% in 2000 to 83.96% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by approximately 22%, falling from 12.29% in 2000 to 9.63% in 2010. There was also a slight increase among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.86% to 3.21%. The Decennial U.S. Census for 2010 shows that some began identifying as Hispanic which was not observed in the 2000 census. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.86% | 83.96% | 1.33% |
| White | 12.29% | 9.63% | -21.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 3.21% | 12.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |