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

Chasar, 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 Chasar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chasar in America

Chasar is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chasar surname appeared 144 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 Chasar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chasar 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 Chasar

The surname "Chasar" is believed to have originated in the Brittany region of northwestern France, likely in the early 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "chasser," which means "to hunt" or "to chase." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been hunters, foresters, or individuals involved in hunting-related professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Chasar" can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary from the Benedictine abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to the 12th century. The name is also mentioned in various parish records and tax rolls from the region during the 13th and 14th centuries.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname "Chasar" was Jacques Chasar (c. 1420-1488), a renowned archer and huntsman who served in the court of the Duke of Brittany. Records indicate that he was highly skilled in the art of falconry and was responsible for training and managing the Duke's hunting birds.

During the 16th century, the surname "Chasar" began to spread beyond Brittany, with bearers of the name appearing in various parts of France. One notable individual was Pierre Chasar (1534-1602), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor who worked on several churches and cathedrals in the region of Normandy.

In the 17th century, the name "Chasar" gained recognition in the literary world with the poet and playwright, Marie Chasar (1617-1685). Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the joys of rural life, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of French writers.

Another significant figure in the history of the "Chasar" surname was Étienne Chasar (1688-1763), a renowned botanist and naturalist from the Provence region of southern France. His extensive research and writings on the flora of the region contributed significantly to the field of botany and earned him recognition from various scientific societies of the time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "Chasar" has maintained a strong connection to its origins, with many bearers of the name continuing to be associated with hunting, forestry, and other outdoor pursuits. While the name has spread across France and beyond, its roots can be traced back to the ancient hunting traditions of Brittany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chasar

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

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 Chasar 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 Chasar 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 Chasar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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