Explore the Family Name Jamar
The meaning of Jamar
1. French: derivative of Jam(m)e, which is of the same origin as Gemme. 2. In some cases possibly also Slovenian: topographic name derived from jama ‘cave, hole’ (see Jama). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Benoit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jamar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Jamar" has seen a slight decrease in its rank from 34399 to 34495 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a mild decline in usage. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname has increased by 5.3% over the same period, from 623 to 656. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people has dipped marginally by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #34,495 | -0.28% |
| Count | 623 | 656 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jamar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Jamar" also presents some interesting shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White have decreased by 14.12% and 19.71%, respectively. Interestingly, there has been a significant rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic, up by a whopping 174.22%. Additionally, individuals identifying as Black have seen their proportions increase by 22.10%. The data for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40.45% | 49.39% | 22.1% |
| White | 55.06% | 44.21% | -19.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.51% | 174.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 1.52% | -14.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |