Explore the Family Name Filar
The meaning of Filar
Polish: nickname for a dependable, reliable man, from Polish filar ‘pillar, support’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Filar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Filar saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 69,201, while in 2010 it fell to 71,886, marking a decline of 3.88%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, showed a minor increase from 265 in the year 2000 to 271 by 2010, which is a rise of 2.26%. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #71,886 | -3.88% |
| Count | 265 | 271 | 2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filar
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Filar surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnic identity. There was no change recorded in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. For those identifying as white, the percentage barely changed, increasing slightly from 98.49% in 2000 to 98.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 98.52% | 0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |