Explore the Family Name Kohring
The meaning of Kohring
North German (Westphalia; also Köhring): patronymic from the personal name Kohr. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Heinz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kohring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kohring has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668 and increased to 65,244 in 2010, showing a relative change of 0.65%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 282 to 304 in the same time period, which is a 7.8% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #65,244 | 0.65% |
| Count | 282 | 304 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohring
With regard to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kohring, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals identify as White. This trend held steady between 2000 and 2010, with an insignificant increase from 99% to 99.34%. During both these years, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.34% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |