Explore the Family Name Kohr
The meaning of Kohr
North German: from a short form of the personal name Kohrt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kohr in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kohr ranked 17,734 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to 18,272 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.03%. Over the same period, the number of individuals carrying the Kohr surname increased from 1,457 to 1,520, marking a growth rate of 4.32%. However, the proportion of people named Kohr per 100k decreased by around 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,734 | #18,272 | -3.03% |
| Count | 1,457 | 1,520 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohr
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Kohr surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (94.85%), a figure that saw a slight increase to 94.93% in 2010. The percentage of Kohr family members identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly from 1.3% to 0.72%, while those reporting two or more races increased from 1.03% to 1.32%. The percentage of persons with the surname Kohr who identified as Hispanic decreased from 2.33% to 1.84%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these identities accounted for 0.39% and 0.79% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 94.93% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.84% | -21.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.32% | 28.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.72% | -44.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |