2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cvar
A surname of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a Croatian place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Cvar. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cvar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Cvar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (14.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cvar
The surname CVAR is believed to have originated in Croatia during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Croatian word "cvar," which means "sturdy" or "robust." The name was likely given to someone who was known for their physical strength or endurance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CVAR can be found in a document from the Dubrovnik archives, dated 1275. This document mentions a man named Ivan CVAR, who was a merchant and landowner in the city.
In the 14th century, the CVAR family became prominent in the town of Split, Croatia. Several members of the family held positions of importance in the local government and religious institutions. One notable figure was Petar CVAR (1320-1389), who served as the mayor of Split from 1372 to 1376.
During the Renaissance period, the CVAR surname spread to other parts of Europe. A branch of the family settled in Venice, Italy, where they became successful traders and bankers. Luka CVAR (1450-1523) was a prominent Venetian merchant who established trade routes between the Adriatic and the Mediterranean.
In the 16th century, a CVAR family migrated to Spain and settled in the region of Catalonia. One member of this family, Jordi CVAR (1520-1587), was a renowned painter and sculptor who worked on several commissions for the Spanish royalty.
Another notable figure was Marko CVAR (1650-1718), a Croatian military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills during the Great Turkish War (1683-1699).
Over the centuries, the CVAR surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, and politicians. Some variations of the spelling include Cvar, Cvara, and Cvari, but the core meaning and origin remain the same.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cvar
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (14.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cvar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cvar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.9% · 93
- Asian and Pacific Islander14.8% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cvar
Cvar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,418 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,590 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 13,418 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,590 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cvar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #145,757 | 1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 115 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cvar bearers went from 111 to 115 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,590 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,757.
FAQ
Cvar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cvar?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Cvar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Cvar?
Cvar ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Cvar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cvar.
Has Cvar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cvar went from 111 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Cvar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cvar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (14.8%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cvar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cvar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (14.8%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cvar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cvar mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a Croatian place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cvar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Cvar?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.