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

Colar, 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 Colar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colar in America

Colar is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colar surname appeared 374 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 Colar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colar 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 Colar

The surname Colar is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, where it was likely derived from the Catalan word "colar," meaning "to strain" or "to filter." This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to someone who worked as a strainer or filterer of liquids or other materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colar can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment de València," a historical document dating back to the 13th century, which details the distribution of land and properties in the newly conquered territory of Valencia. This record mentions several individuals with the surname Colar, indicating that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Colar (1410-1475) was a renowned physician and scholar who served as the personal physician to King Alfonso V of Aragon. His contributions to the field of medicine and his close association with the royal court helped to further establish the Colar name in Spanish history.

Another notable bearer of the Colar surname was Pedro Colar (1530-1592), a Spanish explorer and navigator who was part of the expedition led by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542. Colar played a crucial role in mapping the Pacific coast of what is now California and Oregon, contributing significantly to the exploration and understanding of the region.

During the 17th century, the name Colar appeared in various ecclesiastical records, suggesting that members of the family held positions within the Catholic Church. One such example is Fray Tomás Colar (1625-1698), a Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, notably in present-day Mexico and Texas.

In the 19th century, the Colar surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of the Spanish writer and poet Emilia Pardo Bazán (1851-1921), whose full name was María de la Concepción Emilia Pardo Bazán y Colar. She was a pioneering figure in the feminist movement and is widely regarded as one of the most influential Spanish authors of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname Colar has been associated with various historical figures, spanning fields such as medicine, exploration, religion, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the Catalonia region of Spain, the name has since spread and gained recognition across various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and achievements of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colar

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

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

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