2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Elawar
A surname of Arabic origin possibly referring to a person from a high place or elevated town.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Elawar. 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 Elawar 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 Elawar 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 Elawar, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Elawar
The surname ELAWAR is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to be derived from an Arabic word or phrase, possibly related to the term "al-awar," which means "the one-eyed" or "the squinter."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELAWAR can be found in historical documents dating back to the 11th century, during the era of the Crusades. It is believed that an individual with this surname may have been a soldier or knight who fought in the battles between Christian and Muslim forces in the Holy Land.
In the 13th century, there are records of a merchant named Ahmad ELAWAR who traded goods along the Silk Road, traveling between the Middle East and Central Asia. His name appears in several trade documents and ledgers from that time period.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East from the 14th to the early 20th century, the ELAWAR surname was associated with a prominent family of scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Mahmoud ELAWAR (1560-1635), who was a renowned mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, a Lebanese poet and writer named Khalil ELAWAR (1815-1887) gained recognition for his works celebrating Arabic literature and culture. His poems and essays played a role in the literary renaissance of the Arab world during that era.
Another individual with the ELAWAR surname who made a significant impact was Fatima ELAWAR (1905-1976), a Syrian activist and feminist who fought for women's rights and social reforms in the region. She was a prominent figure in the women's movement in the early 20th century.
While the surname ELAWAR is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural and historical fabric of the Middle East, with its origins dating back centuries and carrying a rich tapestry of stories and accomplishments.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elawar
Among Census respondents with the surname Elawar, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Elawar 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 Elawar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 97
- Black or African American6.1% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Elawar
Elawar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 9,150 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 Elawar 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 | #154,907 | #145,757 | 5.9% |
| Count | 105 | 115 | 9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Elawar bearers went from 105 to 115 (+9.5% change). The surname moved up 9,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,757.
FAQ
Elawar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Elawar?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Elawar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Elawar?
Elawar 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 Elawar. 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 Elawar.
Has Elawar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Elawar went from 105 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 10 (+9.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Elawar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Elawar, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Elawar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Elawar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Black (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Elawar (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 Elawar mean?
A surname of Arabic origin possibly referring to a person from a high place or elevated town. 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 Elawar (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 Americans have the surname Elawar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.