Explore the Family Name Homar
The meaning of Homar
1. Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, derived from hom ‘hill’. Compare Homer. 2. Catalan (Majorca): variant of Omar.
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How common is the last name Homar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Homar witnessed a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling by 0.17 from 99,214 to 99,378. However, the count of people bearing this surname saw an increase by 7.69 percent, rising from 169 in 2000 to 182 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #99,378 | -0.17% |
| Count | 169 | 182 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homar
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Homar surname has seen changes over a decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 51.48% of Homars identified as White and this figure increased by 5.67% to 54.40% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 46.15% in 2000 to 43.96% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races were all zero, with no recorded change between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.48% | 54.4% | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 46.15% | 43.96% | -4.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |