Explore the Family Name Sclar
The meaning of Sclar
Americanized form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Sklar and possibly also of Czech Sklář, Slovak Sklár, or Ukrainian Sklyar. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arieh, Hyman.
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How common is the last name Sclar in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sclar has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sclar was ranked as the 94,676th most popular surname in the United States, with 179 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 92,719 and the count had increased to 198 people, marking a 10.61% growth in the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #92,719 | 2.07% |
| Count | 179 | 198 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sclar
The ethnicity associated with the Sclar surname significantly evolved over the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all, 96.65%, identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage dropped to 90.40%, indicating a decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White within those bearing the Sclar surname. In contrast, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, accounting for 7.58% in 2010, up from zero previously. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 90.4% | -6.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |