Explore the Family Name Zegar
The meaning of Zegar
Possibly English: altered form of Segar, from the Old English personal name Sǣgār (meaning ‘sea spear’).
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How common is the last name Zegar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zegar saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,191 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank improved to 51,396. This shift represents a change of approximately 3.37%. As for individuals bearing the surname, there were 365 in 2000 which increased to 405 in 2010, marking an increase of around 10.96%. The proportion of individuals named Zegar per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #51,396 | 3.37% |
| Count | 365 | 405 | 10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zegar
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Zegar also evolved over this decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, the number of people identifying as White increased slightly from 89.86% to 92.84%, while the Hispanic community saw a significant rise from 1.64% to 4.44%, a change of 170.73%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races fell drastically from 8.22% to 2.22%, representing a decrease of 72.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.86% | 92.84% | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 4.44% | 170.73% |
| Two or More Races | 8.22% | 2.22% | -72.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |