Explore the Family Name Kazar
The meaning of Kazar
1. Hungarian (Kazár): ethnic name for a Khazar, a member of a semi-nomadic people of Turkic origin who had lived along the Magyar tribes before their conquest of the Carpathian Basin. 2. American shortened form of Armenian Kazarian.
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How common is the last name Kazar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kazar saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kazar was ranked 64,934th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 73,666th. This represents a 13.45% decrease in rank. During the same time period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 286 to 263, marking an 8.04% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #73,666 | -13.45% |
| Count | 286 | 263 | -8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kazar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kazar underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.45% of those with the Kazar surname identified as White, a proportion that decreased to 90.87% by 2010. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as having two or more races increased significantly, from 2.45% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010. A new ethnicity appeared in 2010 with 2.66% identifying as Hispanic. No Kazars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 90.87% | -4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 4.56% | 86.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |