Explore the Family Name Pomar
The meaning of Pomar
Spanish and Catalan: topographic name from pomar ‘orchard, apple garden’, for someone who lived by an orchard or worked as apple grower; or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word, e.g. in Burgos, Palencia and Huesca provinces. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ana, Arturo, Facundo, Julio, Luis, Agustin, Aleida, Armondo, Arnulfo, Carlos, Catalino, Consuelo.
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How common is the last name Pomar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pomar has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,261st in commonality among all surnames, but it rose to 49,636th by 2010, an increase of 1.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 391 to 423 during this period, marking an 8.18% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #49,636 | 1.24% |
| Count | 391 | 423 | 8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomar
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Pomar surname. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation increased from 47.06% in 2000 to 53.19% in 2010, making it the dominant ethnicity for this surname. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 16.31%, falling from 43.22% to 36.17%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 6.91% to 9.93%. Unfortunately, there was a decline in those identifying as Black from 1.79% to 0% within the same decade. However, the percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as those identifying as two or more races, remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.06% | 53.19% | 13.03% |
| White | 43.22% | 36.17% | -16.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.91% | 9.93% | 43.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |