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

Odar, 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 Odar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odar in America

Odar is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odar surname appeared 166 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 Odar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odar 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 Odar

The surname ODAR is believed to have its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name ODAR is derived from the Latin word "audax," which means "bold" or "daring." It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon an individual who displayed such qualities, either on the battlefield or in other aspects of life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ODAR can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript known as the "Fuero de Cuenca," which dates back to the 12th century. This document mentions an individual named Rodrigo Odar, who held a prominent position in the city of Cuenca.

During the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Pedro Odar, who served as a knight in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile. Pedro Odar was known for his bravery and military prowess, which aligns with the meaning of the surname.

In the 15th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Juan Odar lived in the city of Seville. He wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, literature, and the arts, and his works were widely read and appreciated during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Isabel Odar played a crucial role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. She was one of the first Spanish settlers in the region now known as Florida and is credited with establishing several settlements along the coast.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname ODAR was Miguel Odar, a 17th-century explorer and navigator. He was part of several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and is believed to have played a role in the mapping of some of the islands in the region.

Throughout history, the surname ODAR has been associated with various locations and place names, including the town of Odar in the Spanish province of Burgos, and the village of Odar in the Portuguese region of Beira Baixa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odar

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

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

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