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

Viar, 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 Viar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viar in America

Viar is the 23881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viar surname appeared 1,057 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 Viar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viar 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 Viar

The surname Viar is believed to have originated in Spain, possibly during the Medieval period or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "viarus," meaning "traveler" or "wayfarer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who traveled frequently or was a wanderer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Viar can be found in the Catalan region of Spain. In a document from the 13th century, a merchant named Pere Viar is mentioned as conducting business in the city of Barcelona. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family named Viar residing in the town of Vinaròs, which is located in the province of Castellón, Valencia. It is possible that the town's name may have influenced or been influenced by the family's surname.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Viar (1520-1589) was a renowned architect who worked on several important projects in Spain, including the construction of the Cathedral of Seville. His contributions to Spanish architecture have left a lasting legacy.

Another significant individual with the surname Viar was Margarita Viar (1673-1736), a Spanish painter known for her religious artworks. She was one of the few female artists of her time who gained recognition for her talent.

In the 18th century, a military officer named José Viar (1718-1801) served in the Spanish army and participated in several campaigns during the Wars of the Pyrenees. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and various honors.

Across the centuries, the surname Viar has also been found in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia, among others. While variations in spelling, such as Viar, Viarr, and Viarres, have been documented, the core surname has remained relatively consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viar

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

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

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