Explore the Family Name Nayar
The meaning of Nayar
Indian: variant of Nair. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Arun, Ravi, Bala, Deepak, Gopal, Krishan, Lalit, Rajiv, Ramesh, Sanjay, Ajith, Ambika.
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How common is the last name Nayar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nayar saw a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the 51,945th rank but had climbed to the 41,657th position by 2010, reflecting an increase of nearly 20%. The total count of individuals with the Nayar surname also grew during this period, rising from 376 in 2000 to 522 in 2010 - a jump of 38.83%. The proportion of Nayars per 100,000 people similarly increased from 0.14 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #41,657 | 19.81% |
| Count | 376 | 522 | 38.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nayar
In terms of ethnicity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Nayar surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with this group experiencing a modest increase in representation over that decade from 78.19% to 81.23%. While there was a slight decline in the proportion of Nayars identifying as white or as two or more races, there was a notable increase (21.39%) in those identifying as Hispanic. Meanwhile, no Nayars were found to identify as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 78.19% | 81.23% | 3.89% |
| White | 9.31% | 7.09% | -23.85% |
| Hispanic | 5.05% | 6.13% | 21.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6.91% | 5.56% | -19.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |