Explore the Family Name Collar
The meaning of Collar
1. English: variant of Collier. 2. Spanish: from collar ‘collar’. This name is found especially in Asturias and Extremadura. 3. Americanized form of German Koller or Kohler. 4. Americanized form of Hungarian or Slovak Kollár (see Kollar), Czech Kolář, Slovak Kolár, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian Kolar, all meaning ‘cartwright, wheelwright’. Compare Colar.
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How common is the last name Collar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Collar has been increasing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 16,609 in popularity, with 1,590 individuals carrying this last name. However, by 2010, its rank had improved to 16,171 and the count increased to 1,787 people. This change represents a growth of 2.64% in rank and a significant 12.39% increase in the number of individuals bearing the Collar surname. The proportion of individuals per 100k also rose from 0.59 to 0.61, marking a 3.39% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,609 | #16,171 | 2.64% |
| Count | 1,590 | 1,787 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.61 | 3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Collar
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers insightful data on the ethnic identity associated with the Collar surname. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with this surname. The majority, more than 86%, identify as White, though this percentage slightly declined from 90.31% in 2000 to 86.07% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Collar surname significantly increased by 81.61%, from 4.84% to 8.79%. The proportion of Black individuals also rose from 2.96% to 3.64%, an increase of 22.97%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 26.90%, from 1.45% to 1.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.31% | 86.07% | -4.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.84% | 8.79% | 81.61% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.64% | 22.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.06% | -26.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |