Explore the Family Name Namdar
The meaning of Namdar
1. Muslim (Iran and Pakistan) and Jewish (from Iran): from the Persian personal name Nāmdār or, as a nickname, directly from Persian nām-dār ‘famous, celebrated’. 2. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from namdar ‘celebrated’, a word of Persian origin (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Namdar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Namdar has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Namdar was ranked 72,466th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had risen to be the 61,123rd most popular, showing a 15.65% increase. There was also a significant surge in the number of people with this surname over the decade. The count went from 250 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, marking a 31.6% increase. The proportion per 100k also saw a rise of 22.22%, moving from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #61,123 | 15.65% |
| Count | 250 | 329 | 31.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Namdar
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Namdar identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with minimal growth (1.92%) in the latter year. However, there were some shifts in other ethnic identities associated with this surname. Notably, there was a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities among those bearing the surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.82% and 2.13% respectively in 2010. At the same time, there was a decline in those identifying as two or more races (from 11.60% to 8.51%) and Black (from 2.40% to 1.52%). There were no recorded changes in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Namdar surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 86.02% | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 11.6% | 8.51% | -26.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.52% | -36.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |