Explore the Family Name Najar
The meaning of Najar
1. Spanish: most probably a habitational name from Najar, Alicante. Alternatively, it may be an occupational name for a carpenter, of Arabic origin (see below). 2. Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Najjar 1 ‘carpenter’. Arabic bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. This form of the surname is also found in Iran (see Najjar 2). 3. Assyrian/Chaldean: occupational name from najār ‘carpenter’. Compare Najjar 1 and Najor. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Rodolfo, Alfonso, Alicia, Armando, Camilo, Candido, Guillermo, Ramon, Refugio.
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How common is the last name Najar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Najar saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11026 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 9821, representing a change of 10.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 24.61% during this period, from 2645 to 3296. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Najar per 100k also rose by 14.29%, from 0.98 to 1.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,026 | #9,821 | 10.93% |
| Count | 2,645 | 3,296 | 24.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.12 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Najar
In terms of ethnicity, the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census revealed noticeable changes in the distribution of the surname Najar. The proportion of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic increased by 5.06% over the decade, from 76.41% to 80.28%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Black decreased by 8.37%, 40.71%, 45.30%, and 20.00% respectively. There was also a significant drop in people identifying with two or more races, which decreased by 58.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.41% | 80.28% | 5.06% |
| White | 18.87% | 17.29% | -8.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 0.88% | -58.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.67% | -40.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 0.64% | -45.3% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.24% | -20% |