Explore the Family Name Ollar
The meaning of Ollar
Altered form of Oller, most likely of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ollar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ollar saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,227 and this ranking increased slightly to 44,957 in 2010, representing a 0.6% change. The count of individuals with the Ollar surname also grew during this period, from 446 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, marking a 6.95% increase. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Ollar per 100,000 decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #44,957 | 0.6% |
| Count | 446 | 477 | 6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ollar
The Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Ollar surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.17% to 92.03%. Meanwhile, the representation of those identifying as Two or more races rose by 24.75%, from 2.02% to 2.52%. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.91% to 2.94%. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Ollar surname, which was not present in the 2000 census but stood at 1.05% in 2010. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identified under these ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 92.03% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.94% | 1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.52% | 24.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |