Explore the Family Name Minar
The meaning of Minar
Czech (Minář) and Slovak (Minár): occupational name from a dialect variant of Czech mlynář, Slovak mlynár ‘miller’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Minar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Minar experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Minar ranked as the 42,983rd most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 474 people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 46,487 and the number of individuals with the surname decreased slightly to 458. This represents an 8.15% decrease in ranking and a 3.38% decrease in count. Additionally, the proportion of Minars per 100k people fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,487 | -8.15% |
| Count | 474 | 458 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Minar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Minar. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Minars identified as White, accounting for 95.99% and 98.03% respectively. This signifies a small increase in this segment over the decade. In 2000, about 1.69% identified as Black and 1.05% reported being of two or more races. However, these percentages dropped to zero by 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 98.03% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |