Cognomen Jelar (Jelar 
) , globally, is a rare family name. The surname Jelar is characteristic of Slovenia, where it is quite a rare surname, Croatia, where it is a very rare surname, and India. In absolute terms, the name is most common in India, Slovenia, and the United States. More frequently, Jelar is the forename as well as the last name.
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| Jelar | Philippines, United States, India, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia |
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žiga jelar Slovenian ski jumper, SI (b. 1997) |
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| anže jelar Slovenian footballer, SI (b. 1991) |
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