Explore the Family Name Pecar
The meaning of Pecar
1. Slovenian (Pečar) and Croatian (Pećar and Pečar): occupational name for a stove-maker, Slovenian pečar, Croatian pećar. 2. Slovenian (Pečar): topographic name derived from peč ‘rugged rock’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called with this word. Compare Pechar 3.
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How common is the last name Pecar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pecar has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 143,847th to 134,712th, marking an upward change of 6.35%. Additionally, the count of people bearing this surname rose by 17.92%, from 106 in 2000 to 125 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Pecar surname per 100k remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #134,712 | 6.35% |
| Count | 106 | 125 | 17.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Pecar surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 99% of those with the Pecar surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 97.6% in 2010. No significant presence of this surname was found among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.6% | -1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |