Explore the Family Name Viar
The meaning of Viar
1. French: variant of Viart or perhaps of its cognate Viard. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Via 1. 2. Altered form of Via 1, a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin, possibly derived from 1 above. Compare Vier 2.
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How common is the last name Viar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Viar saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Viar ranked 21,455 in terms of popularity and was held by 1,136 individuals. By 2010, the rank had declined to 23,881 and the count of individuals with this surname decreased by nearly 7% to 1,057. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #23,881 | -11.31% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,057 | -6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.36 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viar
The ethnicity associated with the surname Viar saw notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this decreased slightly from 96.92% to 94.23%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with an impressive jump of 93.18% over the decade. Meanwhile, a small fraction of Viars identified as being of two or more races, which increased by 36.08%. For the first time in 2010, some Viars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, no Viars identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 94.23% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.55% | 93.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.32% | 36.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |