Explore the Family Name Shaar
The meaning of Shaar
Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): apparently a variant of al-Shāʿir, from Arabic shāʿir ‘poet’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Chaar and Char 3.
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How common is the last name Shaar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Shaar has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 91,404 to 90,853, indicating a rise in popularity by 0.6 percent. The count representing the number of people carrying the Shaar surname also increased from 187 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, seeing an 8.56 percent growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the Shaar surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #90,853 | 0.6% |
| Count | 187 | 203 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shaar
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Shaar, as outlined by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with an increase from 85.56 percent in 2000 to 90.15 percent in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 5.88 percent to 4.43 percent during the same period. Individuals who identified themselves as having two or more races dropped sharply from 6.95 percent to 3.94 percent. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.56% | 90.15% | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 4.43% | -24.66% |
| Two or More Races | 6.95% | 3.94% | -43.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |