Explore the Family Name Folgar
The meaning of Folgar
Galician: habitational name from one of the seven places called Folgar in Galicia (Spain), from a collective of ancient folgo ‘fern’, Latin filex.
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How common is the last name Folgar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Folgar has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Folgar was ranked 66,878th in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 59,470th. This represents an increase of approximately 11.08%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 276 in 2000 to 340 in 2010. This equates to a growth of 23.19%, indicating that the surname Folgar is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #59,470 | 11.08% |
| Count | 276 | 340 | 23.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folgar
In terms of ethnicity, over 90% of those bearing the surname Folgar identify as Hispanic according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This percentage saw a small increase from 92.39% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010, demonstrating a slight growth in the proportion of individuals with this surname within the Hispanic community. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 4.35% to 3.82%. It's important to note that there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or belonging to two or more races. Also, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went down from 1.81% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.39% | 94.41% | 2.19% |
| White | 4.35% | 3.82% | -12.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |