Explore the Family Name Nivar
The meaning of Nivar
Hispanic (Dominican Republic): altered form o French Nivard, from the ancient Germanic personal name Niwhard, composed of the elements niw ‘new’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nivar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nivar has seen significant growth in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178th in popularity and rose to the 36,585th position by 2010 – an increase of over 27%. This surge is mirrored in the count, with the number of people holding the Nivar name increasing from 392 in 2000 to 611 in 2010. This indicates a notable growth rate of 55.87%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased by 40% during this decade, further exemplifying the growing prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #36,585 | 27.09% |
| Count | 392 | 611 | 55.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nivar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Nivar surname identify as Hispanic. The percentage of Nivars who identify as Hispanic grew slightly from 93.37% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010, while the proportion of Nivars identifying as white also saw a modest increase from 2.55% to 2.95%. However, the proportion of those identifying as black decreased by 24.20%, from 2.81% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. No Nivars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, nor did any report belonging to two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.37% | 94.44% | 1.15% |
| White | 2.55% | 2.95% | 15.69% |
| Black | 2.81% | 2.13% | -24.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |