Explore the Family Name Olivar
The meaning of Olivar
Spanish and Asturian-Leonese: topographic name meaning ‘place of olives’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Carlos, Felipe, Jose, Juan, Pedro, Ramon, Adriano, Alfredo, Ana, Artemio, Benigno.
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How common is the last name Olivar in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Olivar saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Olivar was ranked 24,224th in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 18,808th spot, reflecting a positive change of 22.36%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 970 in 2000 to 1,456 in 2010, marking an impressive 50.1% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people named Olivar per 100,000 individuals increased from 0.36 to 0.49 during the same period, indicating a rise of 36.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #18,808 | 22.36% |
| Count | 970 | 1,456 | 50.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.49 | 36.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olivar
When observing the ethnicity of those bearing the Olivar surname, changes were also recorded over a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 63.61% in 2000 to 69.51% in 2010. However, the portion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 15.98% to 15.45%. There was also a decline in the number of individuals with White ethnic identity, from 13.81% to 9.75%, and for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.55% to 1.10%. The representation of those who identify as Black marginally grew from 2.06% to 2.27%, while those claiming two or more races saw a decrease from 2.99% to 1.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.61% | 69.51% | 9.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.98% | 15.45% | -3.32% |
| White | 13.81% | 9.75% | -29.4% |
| Black | 2.06% | 2.27% | 10.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 1.92% | -35.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 1.1% | -29.03% |