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

Jamar, 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 Jamar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jamar in America

Jamar is the 34495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jamar surname appeared 656 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 Jamar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jamar 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 Jamar

The surname Jamar is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "jamarre," which referred to a type of striped or variegated fabric. Some sources suggest that the name may have been initially applied as an occupational surname for a weaver or cloth merchant dealing in this particular fabric.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the Jamar surname was Jacques Jamar, a French merchant who lived in the city of Lyon in the late 1500s. Records indicate that he was involved in the trade of silk and other luxury fabrics, lending credence to the theory that the name originated from the textile industry.

In the 17th century, the Jamar name appears in various parish records and legal documents across different regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Burgundy. This suggests that the name had spread from its presumed origins in the central or eastern parts of the country.

A notable figure with the Jamar surname was Pierre Jamar (1676-1748), a French architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects, including the construction of the Palais des Tuileries in Paris. His contributions to the architectural landscape of France during the early 18th century cemented the Jamar name in the annals of French history.

As the Jamar family spread across Europe in the following centuries, the name also appeared in various forms, such as Jamarre, Jamerr, and Jammar. One individual of note was Heinrich Jamar (1818-1892), a German composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of music education in his homeland.

In the 19th century, the Jamar surname gained a foothold in other parts of the world, including the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Jean-Baptiste Jamar (1827-1905), a French immigrant who settled in New Orleans and became a prominent figure in the city's textile trade.

Another notable bearer of the Jamar surname was Alejandro Jamar (1889-1965), a Spanish architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the development of modern Barcelona. His designs and architectural visions left an indelible mark on the city's landscape and urban planning.

While the Jamar surname may have originated from humble beginnings in the textile industry, its history is interwoven with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including architecture, music, commerce, and urban planning, spanning multiple centuries and geographic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jamar

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

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

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