Explore the Family Name Duhr
The meaning of Duhr
North German (Dühr): nickname from Low German dühr ‘costly, dear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Jurgen, Karl Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duhr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duhr has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Duhr was ranked at 67,113 and had a count of 275. By 2010, the rank dropped to 72,568 with a count of 268, indicating a 2.55% decrease in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #72,568 | -8.13% |
| Count | 275 | 268 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duhr
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Duhr, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.18% of individuals with the Duhr surname identified as White. This figure saw a slight decrease to 97.01% in 2010. Notably, 2010 showed some diversity with 2.99% identifying as Hispanic, which did not register in 2000. However, there were no significant changes for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.01% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |