Explore the Family Name Kahr
The meaning of Kahr
1. German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Makarius, from Greek Makarios ‘blessed’, a Christian saint’s name. 2. German: variant of Kahre. 3. Swedish (mainly Kähr): unexplained. 4. Danish: habitational name from a place called Kahr. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Astrid. German Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kahr in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kahr has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Specifically, it moved up from rank 81,100 in 2000 to rank 76,768 in 2010, marking a 5.34% change in its ranking. The count of people with this surname also increased by 15.21% during the same period, from 217 individuals in 2000 to 250 in 2010. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people named Kahr per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #76,768 | 5.34% |
| Count | 217 | 250 | 15.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kahr
As for the ethnicity associated with the Kahr surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows several changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of people of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased slightly by 7.73%, moving from 7.37% to 6.8%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as White, from 82.49% to 78.80%. Strikingly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races in 2010, a change from the 2.30% in 2000. On the other hand, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 4% of the Kahrs. The percentage of Black individuals barely changed, increasing slightly from 5.99% to 6.00%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.49% | 78.8% | -4.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.37% | 6.8% | -7.73% |
| Black | 5.99% | 6% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |