Explore the Family Name Scholar
The meaning of Scholar
English (Cornwall) and Scottish: occupational name from Middle English scoler(e) ‘learner, pupil, student; learned man’, or the Older Scots equivalent scolar ‘student’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scholar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Scholar" showed a slight decrease in rank from 66,476 in 2000 to 69,392 in 2010, marking a change of -4.39%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 1.8% within the same time period. Despite the aforementioned changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,392 | -4.39% |
| Count | 278 | 283 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scholar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the "Scholar" surname identified as White, accounting for 87.05% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 86.22% in 2010. The next largest group was those identifying as Black, although their percentage dropped from 8.27% to 7.07% between the two census years. A growth was noted in the Hispanic group, which increased from 2.88% to 3.89%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also appeared in 2010, making up 2.12% of the Scholars. No Scholars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 86.22% | -0.95% |
| Black | 8.27% | 7.07% | -14.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.89% | 35.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |