Explore the Family Name O’bar
The meaning of O’bar
Irish: variant of O’Barr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name O’bar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname O'Bar has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, moving from rank 36093 in 2000 to 37955 in 2010, representing a 5.16% drop. The number of people carrying the O’Bar surname also fell slightly, from 587 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, a nearly negligible decrease of 0.34%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population dipped from 0.22 to 0.2, marking a 9.09% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #37,955 | -5.16% |
| Count | 587 | 585 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’bar
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group with the O'Bar surname increased from 4.6% to 6.32%, a substantial rise of 37.39%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also saw an increase from 2.04% to 2.56%, a change of 25.49%. However, those identifying as White dropped from 86.54% to 84.1%, a 2.82% decrease. The Hispanic group remained quite stable, going from 4.09% to 4.10%, a minimal change of 0.24%. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities fell to zero by 2010, but it is important to note that these figures may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.54% | 84.1% | -2.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.6% | 6.32% | 37.39% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 4.1% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.56% | 25.49% |
| Black | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |