Explore the Family Name Kahre
The meaning of Kahre
German: topographic name, either from the South German dialect word kar ‘bowl-shaped valley’ (from Middle High German kar ‘bowl, basket, vessel’), or from dialectally kār from Middle High German, Middle Low German ker(e) ‘(sharp) turn or bend in the road’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhardt, Frieda, Friedhelm, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kahre in the United States?
The surname Kahre, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,308 in popularity, but by 2010, the rank improved to 45,347, marking a 4.15% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Kahre also increased from 422 to 472 during the same period, which is an 11.85% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.16, indicating that while the surname did become more common, its growth was proportionate to the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #45,347 | 4.15% |
| Count | 422 | 472 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kahre
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Kahre identify as White, making up 96.68% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.19% in 2010. In contrast, there was a significant rise in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 43.22% from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. The data also registered a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.06%, a demographic not previously recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname Kahre identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.19% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.69% | 43.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |