2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Remar
An English surname meaning "famous or renowned warrior" from Old Norse origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 167 Americans carry the last name Remar. That puts it at #123,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,052,421 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Remar 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
167
1 in 2,052,421
Census rank
#123,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
146
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 146 bearers of the surname Remar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Remar, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Black (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Remar
The surname REMAR is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "remo," meaning "oar," suggesting a connection to maritime or fishing professions. The name may have been initially used to identify individuals who worked as oarsmen or boat rowers.
One of the earliest known records of the surname REMAR dates back to the 14th century, found in medieval documents from the Basque region of Spain. The name appears to have been concentrated in the northern coastal areas of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Cantabria and Asturias, where fishing and maritime activities were prominent.
The REMAR surname has also been documented in historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France during the Middle Ages. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan REMAR was recorded as a prominent merchant and ship owner in the port city of Barcelona.
In the 16th century, the name REMAR appeared in the records of the Spanish Empire's exploration and colonization of the Americas. Pedro REMAR, born in 1525 in Seville, was a sailor who accompanied the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.
Another notable individual with the surname REMAR was María REMAR, born in 1628 in Cádiz, Spain. She was a renowned poet and writer during the Spanish Golden Age and was celebrated for her lyrical works.
During the 18th century, the REMAR surname gained prominence in the Spanish military. Captain Fernando REMAR, born in 1712 in Valencia, was a respected naval officer who played a crucial role in several naval battles against the British during the War of Jenkins' Ear.
The name REMAR has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For instance, the town of Remacha in the province of Navarre is believed to have derived its name from the surname REMAR, potentially indicating the presence of families with this surname in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Remar
Among Census respondents with the surname Remar, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Black (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Remar 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 Remar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.5% · 116
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 15
- Black or African American4.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Remar
Remar 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
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+11 bearers (+9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 618 places
2020
#123,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+15 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 6,008 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.2%) | Up 618 places |
| 2020 | #123,817 | 146 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 6,008 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 Remar 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 | #129,825 | #123,817 | 4.6% |
| Count | 131 | 146 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 22.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Remar bearers went from 131 to 146 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 6,008 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #123,817.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Remar
FAQ
Remar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Remar?
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the surname Remar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,052,421 residents.
How common is Remar?
Remar ranks #123,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 146 people with the surname Remar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (167), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Remar.
Has Remar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Remar went from 131 recorded bearers to 146. That is an increase of 15 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #129,825 to #123,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Remar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Remar, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Black (4.8%). 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 Remar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.5% (116 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Remar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.5%), Hispanic (10.3%), Black (4.8%). 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 Remar (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 Remar mean?
An English surname meaning "famous or renowned warrior" from Old Norse origin. 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 Remar (0.05 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 are called Remar?
Find out how many people have the last name Remar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.