Explore the Family Name Zvonar
The meaning of Zvonar
Croatian and Slovenian; Czech (Zvonař) and Slovak (Zvonár): occupational name for a bellringer or a bellfounder, from Croatian and Slovenian zvonar, Czech zvonař, Slovak zvonár.
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How common is the last name Zvonar in the United States?
The surname Zvonar, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 114,852 in terms of popularity and had 141 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 129,825 with a decrease of 13.04 percent, and the count also lessened to 131, demonstrating a 7.09 percent decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 20 percent from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #129,825 | -13.04% |
| Count | 141 | 131 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zvonar
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the surname Zvonar identify as White. In 2000, 96.45 percent of individuals with this last name identified as White, and that percentage slightly decreased to 93.89 in 2010. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 3.82 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.89% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |