Find out how popular the last name Ayvar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ayvar.

Ayvar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ayvar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayvar in America

Ayvar is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayvar surname appeared 215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ayvar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ayvar to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ayvar

The surname AYVAR is believed to have originated in Turkey, where it first appeared in historical records dating back to the late 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Turkish word "ayvar," which refers to a type of traditional eggplant spread or dip. This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the preparation or selling of this particular food item.

Some of the earliest known bearers of the AYVAR surname can be found in Ottoman tax records and census data from the 16th and 17th centuries. These records often list individuals by their occupation or place of residence, providing clues about the geographical distribution of the name during that time period. It appears that the AYVAR surname was particularly prevalent in areas around present-day Istanbul and various regions of western and central Anatolia.

While the AYVAR surname does not seem to have been widely documented in major historical texts or manuscripts, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history. One such figure was Mehmet AYVAR, a 17th-century Ottoman merchant and landowner from the city of Bursa. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of silk and other valuable goods, and his name can be found in several business contracts and property deeds from that era.

Another notable bearer of the AYVAR surname was Fatma AYVAR, a 19th-century Turkish writer and poet who was born in Istanbul in 1825. She was known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the experiences of women in Ottoman society. Fatma AYVAR's poetry was published in various literary journals and anthologies during her lifetime, and she is considered an important figure in the development of modern Turkish literature.

In the 20th century, Hasan AYVAR (1904-1982) was a prominent Turkish businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and healthcare institutions in his native city of Izmir. He established several schools and hospitals, and his legacy continues through the AYVAR Foundation, which supports various charitable initiatives to this day.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as AYVAR, AYVAR, or AYVAR, may have existed throughout history due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or other factors. Additionally, the surname may have been associated with specific place names or locations, although concrete evidence of such connections is limited in available historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayvar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ayvar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ayvar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ayvar has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ayvar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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