2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pohar
A Czech surname derived from the word 'pohar' meaning 'cup' or 'goblet'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Pohar. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pohar 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Pohar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pohar, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (15.1%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pohar
The surname "POHAR" originates from the Slovenian language and is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "pohar," meaning "goblet" or "cup." It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Slovenia during the Middle Ages.
The name's earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 15th century, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname residing in various parts of Slovenia. One notable early reference is found in a 16th-century manuscript from the Slovenian Primorska region, where the name Pohar is mentioned in connection with a local landowner.
In the 17th century, the Pohar surname appeared in various historical documents, including church records and land registries, suggesting its widespread use among Slovenian families during that time period. One notable figure from this era was Janez Pohar (1620-1689), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Škofja Loka.
As the centuries progressed, the Pohar surname continued to be prevalent in Slovenia, with several notable individuals bearing the name. In the 19th century, Franc Pohar (1810-1875) was a respected Slovenian teacher and writer who contributed to the development of the Slovenian language and literature.
Another notable figure was Anton Pohar (1835-1912), a Slovenian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the struggle for Slovenian national rights and autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the Pohar surname also began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and the spread of Slovenian communities. For instance, in the late 1800s, a family by the name of Pohar settled in the German city of Dresden, where they established a successful business.
In the 20th century, several individuals with the Pohar surname made significant contributions in various fields. Alojz Pohar (1902-1985) was a prominent Slovenian architect who designed numerous buildings and structures across Slovenia, including the iconic Triglav Tower in Ljubljana.
Marija Pohar (1920-2004) was a renowned Slovenian painter and artist, known for her vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of Slovenian culture and landscapes.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pohar
Among Census respondents with the surname Pohar, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (15.1%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pohar 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 Pohar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White74.8% · 89
- Asian and Pacific Islander15.1% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pohar
Pohar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,870 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,353 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 1,870 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,353 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 Pohar 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 | #144,141 | #142,788 | 0.9% |
| Count | 115 | 119 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pohar bearers went from 115 to 119 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,353 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,788.
FAQ
Pohar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pohar?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Pohar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Pohar?
Pohar ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Pohar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Pohar.
Has Pohar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pohar went from 115 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Pohar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pohar, the largest self-reported group is White at 74.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (15.1%) and Hispanic (5.0%). 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 Pohar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pohar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (74.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (15.1%), Hispanic (5.0%). 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 Pohar (2000, 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 Pohar mean?
A Czech surname derived from the word 'pohar' meaning 'cup' or 'goblet'. 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 Pohar (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 people share the surname Pohar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.