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

Czar, 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 Czar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czar in America

Czar is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czar surname appeared 290 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 Czar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czar 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 Czar

The surname "CZAR" is derived from the Russian word "tsar," meaning "emperor" or "ruler." It is believed to have originated in Russia during the reign of the Rurikid dynasty, which ruled from the 9th to the 16th century.

The name "CZAR" is closely associated with the Russian monarchy and the imperial family. It was initially used as a title for the rulers of Russia, but over time, it became a surname for those who were directly related to or served the imperial court.

The earliest recorded use of the surname "CZAR" can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various chronicles and official documents. One of the most notable historical figures with this surname was Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584), who was the first ruler to officially adopt the title of "Tsar of All the Russias."

Another prominent figure with the surname "CZAR" was Peter the Great (1672-1725), who ruled as the Tsar of Russia from 1682 until his death. He was responsible for transforming Russia into a major European power and modernizing the country through a series of sweeping reforms.

During the reign of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917, several members of the imperial family bore the surname "CZAR." One of the most famous was Nicholas II (1868-1918), the last Russian emperor, who abdicated during the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Outside of Russia, the surname "CZAR" can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Poland and Belarus, where it has been adapted to local spelling and pronunciation variations. In some cases, the name may have been adopted by individuals who served in the Russian imperial court or had close ties to the monarchy.

It is worth noting that the surname "CZAR" is relatively uncommon outside of Eastern Europe and may be more commonly encountered in historical contexts rather than in modern times. Nevertheless, it remains an important part of Russian history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czar

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

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

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