Explore the Family Name Retamar
The meaning of Retamar
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Retamar, a derivative of retama ‘broom’, meaning ‘place with brooms’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Retamar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Retamar has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Retamar ranked 75,695th in popularity and had been held by 237 individuals. By 2010, it had risen to the rank of 69,170 with a count of 284, indicating an 8.62% increase in rank and 19.83% increase in count. The proportion of people with the Retamar surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 11.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #69,170 | 8.62% |
| Count | 237 | 284 | 19.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Retamar
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Retamar is predominantly Hispanic, which increased slightly from 89.45% in 2000 to 90.14% in 2010. The number of Whites with the surname decreased by 10.2%, while the Black population decreased by 7.37%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.45% | 90.14% | 0.77% |
| White | 5.49% | 4.93% | -10.2% |
| Black | 3.8% | 3.52% | -7.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |