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

Fobar, 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 Fobar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fobar in America

Fobar is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fobar surname appeared 102 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 Fobar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fobar 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 Fobar

The surname FOBAR has its origins in the ancient region of Gaul, which today comprises parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and western Germany. It is believed to have emerged during the latter half of the 5th century AD, a period marked by the decline of Roman rule and the rise of Germanic tribes in the area.

The name FOBAR is thought to be derived from the Old Frankish word "fobar," which translates to "forefather" or "ancestor." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon those who held a prominent or respected position within their community or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FOBAR surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 9th century. The document mentions a landowner named Wulfric FOBAR, who granted a parcel of land to the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in the year 862 AD.

In the 11th century, during the Norman Conquest of England, a knight named Reynold FOBAR is said to have accompanied William the Conqueror and fought in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Reynold FOBAR was later granted lands in the county of Suffolk for his service to the Norman cause.

Another notable figure bearing the FOBAR surname was Thibault FOBAR, a French nobleman and military commander who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). He is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the crusade, including the chronicles of Roger of Howden and Ralph of Coggeshall.

In the 14th century, a wealthy merchant named Jean FOBAR is recorded as having established a successful trading business in the city of Bruges, which was then part of the County of Flanders. Jean FOBAR's name appears in numerous commercial records and contracts from the period, indicating his affluence and influence.

During the Renaissance, a renowned scholar and humanist named Étienne FOBAR (1480-1546) made significant contributions to the field of classical literature. Born in the town of Arras, he authored several influential works on ancient Greek and Roman texts, and served as a tutor to the children of French nobility.

Throughout its history, the FOBAR surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as the village of Fobarville in the Lorraine region of France, and the hamlet of Fobarton in Gloucestershire, England. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fobar

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

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

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