Explore the Family Name Umar
The meaning of Umar
Muslim: variant of Omar. Compare Umer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Umar" significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471st most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 31,873rd position - a jump in popularity of 35.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also rose from 399 in 2000 to 724 in 2010, marking an increase of 81.45%. During this time, the proportion of people named Umar per 100,000 also saw an increase of 66.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #31,873 | 35.57% |
| Count | 399 | 724 | 81.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.25 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umar
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Umar", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 21.75% while the Black ethnicity reported a 33.32% rise. On the other hand, there were noteworthy decreases among those identifying as White, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which reduced by 40.79%, 50.81%, 10.65%, and 31.34% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.35% | 46.69% | 21.75% |
| Black | 21.55% | 28.73% | 33.32% |
| White | 23.56% | 13.95% | -40.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.26% | 4.7% | -10.65% |
| Two or More Races | 9.27% | 4.56% | -50.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 1.38% | -31.34% |