Explore the Family Name Cohrs
The meaning of Cohrs
Americanized form of German Kohrs. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Otto, Dieter, Eldor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cohrs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cohrs has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 25,398 in 2000, it fell to 26,772 in 2010, a decline of 5.41%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 915 in 2000 to 909 in 2010, a drop of 0.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly experienced a decline from 0.34 to 0.31, marking an 8.82% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,398 | #26,772 | -5.41% |
| Count | 915 | 909 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cohrs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cohrs, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. Notably, in 2000 there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races bearing this surname, but by 2010 these groups represented 0.77% and 1.65% of the Cohrs respectively. The percentage of individuals identified as White slightly decreased from 96.28% to 96.04%. The Hispanic representation also reduced from 1.53% to 1.32%, a decrease of 13.73%. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname went from 1.31% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. There were no record for American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.04% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.32% | -13.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |