Explore the Family Name Fluhr
The meaning of Fluhr
German and Swiss German: probably an occupational name, from Flu(h)rer (rarely Swabian Pflurer) ‘field guard’, an agent derivative of Middle High German vluor ‘field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fluhr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fluhr was ranked 38,395th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 39,773rd by 2010, representing a change of -3.59%. The count of individuals with this last name increased modestly from 542 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.85%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.0% — from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #39,773 | -3.59% |
| Count | 542 | 552 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluhr
As for ethnicity, the U.S. Decennial Census data reveals a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority — 96.68% — of those with the Fluhr surname identified as white, which decreased to 94.02% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Fluhr surname population saw an increase of 112.61% over the decade, moving from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Representation of two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.99%. Black representation also appeared in 2010, making up 1.27% of the individuals with this surname. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0%, and the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.29% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.02% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.36% | 112.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |