Explore the Family Name Molinar
The meaning of Molinar
1. Hispanic: habitational name from any of numerous minor places in Spain called Molinar, in particular the one in Biscay, Basque Country, so named from a derivative of molina ‘mill’. 2. Altered form of Italian Molinaro. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Luis, Alberto, Alfonso, Francisco, Ricardo, Ruben, Alfredo, Alicia, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Molinar in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Molinar has increased over the past decade. In 2000, Molinar was ranked as the 9736th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 3064 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 9129 and the count to 3577, representing an increase of 6.23% in rank and 16.74% in count. This means that the proportion of people named Molinar per 100,000 residents also increased by 6.14% from 1.14 to 1.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,736 | #9,129 | 6.23% |
| Count | 3,064 | 3,577 | 16.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.21 | 6.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molinar
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Molinar, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this last name identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 83% of Molinars identified as Hispanic, with virtually no change over the decade. White Molinars made up the second-largest group at approximately 15%, with a slight decrease of 1.13% between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native made up less than 1% each of the Molinar population, but all saw increases, particularly among those identifying as Black, which saw a substantial increase of 47.22%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 28.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.55% | 83.59% | 0.05% |
| White | 15.01% | 14.84% | -1.13% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.53% | 47.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.42% | 7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.34% | 17.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 0.28% | -28.21% |