Explore the Family Name Gaar
The meaning of Gaar
1. Austrian German: nickname for a person who was ready and willing (to do a task), from Middle High German gar ‘ready, prepared’. 2. Perhaps also Dutch (Van de Gaar): topographic name from Middle Dutch gader, gaer ‘gate’, in a habitational sense e.g. from De Gader near Hasselt.
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How common is the last name Gaar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gaar saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaar ranked as the 51,945th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 56,588th position, representing an 8.94% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 3.99%, from 376 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,588 | -8.94% |
| Count | 376 | 361 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaar has experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White represented the significant majority with 93.35%, but this number decreased to 89.47% by 2010. Meanwhile, the numbers of those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased. Those identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.66% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010, marking a 45.86% increase. Similarly, there was a 56.43% increase for those identifying as Black, moving from 3.19% in 2000 to 4.99% in 2010. The census data showed no change in the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced a new category, Two or more races, which accounted for 1.39% of the Gaars.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 89.47% | -4.16% |
| Black | 3.19% | 4.99% | 56.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.88% | 45.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |