Explore the Family Name Komar
The meaning of Komar
Ukrainian, Polish, Slovenian, Croatian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Czech and Slovak (Komár): from komar (Czech and Slovak komár) ‘gnat, mosquito’, hence a nickname for a small, insignificant, or annoying person. The same Sorbian surname is found only in Germanized forms (see Kommer and Kummer). Compare Comar.
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How common is the last name Komar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Komar' fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,880th in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 16,900th, a decrease of around 6.42%. Despite this change in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Komar surname increased minutely from 1,682 to 1,685 during the same time frame. This indicates that while the surname may have slipped in ranking, its actual usage did not decline significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,880 | #16,900 | -6.42% |
| Count | 1,682 | 1,685 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Komar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight increase in the percentage of people with the 'Komar' surname identifying as White, rising from 91.44% in 2000 to 92.28% in 2010. Conversely, there were decreases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, falling by 11.88% and 16.82%, respectively. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races also fell from 1.66% to 1.42% during this period. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with the surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.44% | 92.28% | 0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.04% | 3.56% | -11.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.78% | -16.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.42% | -14.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |