Explore the Family Name Shar
The meaning of Shar
1. Americanized form of German Schar or Scharr. 2. Muslim (Pakistan): probably a variant of al-Shāʿir, from Arabic shāʿir ‘poet’. Compare Shaar.
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How common is the last name Shar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shar has seen a significant increase. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 in popularity with a count of 255 people carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 54,418 with an impressive 48.63% increase in the count to 379 individuals. The proportion of people carrying this surname per 100,000 also rose by 44.44%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #54,418 | 23.75% |
| Count | 255 | 379 | 48.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shar also demonstrates changes over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 67.45% of those with the Shar surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 56.73% by 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 24%, making up 24.8% of the total in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also saw a substantial increase from 6.27% in 2000 to 13.72% in 2010, marking a change of 118.82%. While Hispanic representation remained virtually unchanged, those identifying with two or more races fell to zero percent in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category reported no statistical change, remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.45% | 56.73% | -15.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20% | 24.8% | 24% |
| Black | 6.27% | 13.72% | 118.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.37% | 0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |