Explore the Family Name Zare
The meaning of Zare
1. Muslim (mainly Iran): occupational name from Arabic zāriʿ ‘cultivator, peasant’. 2. Indian (Maharashtra): habitational name from Zare village in Sangli district.
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How common is the last name Zare in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Zare' has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 80,502 in popularity and had a count of 219. However, by 2010, the rank jumped up to 63,524 with an increase of 21.09% and the count also grew to 314, marking a rise of 43.38%. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname rose from 0.08 to 0.11, showing an increase of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #63,524 | 21.09% |
| Count | 219 | 314 | 43.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zare
The ethnicity breakdown for individuals with the surname 'Zare', based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 75.34% identified as White, and this figure rose to 78.66% in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.41%. The category of two or more races saw a decrease from 14.61% to 10.83%, a change of -25.87%. Hispanic identification decreased slightly from 7.76% to 7.01%, a change of -9.66%. The Black category saw a new entry in 2010 with 2.23% identifying within it, where no such data was recorded in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.34% | 78.66% | 4.41% |
| Two or More Races | 14.61% | 10.83% | -25.87% |
| Hispanic | 7.76% | 7.01% | -9.66% |
| Black | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |