Explore the Family Name Kohrman
The meaning of Kohrman
Americanized form of German Kohrmann: 1. either a variant of Kuhrmann, itself a variant of Kuhr, or a shortened form of Kornmann (see Kornman). 2. possibly also a habitational name for someone from Kohren in Saxony, which was earlier called Kohr(e).
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How common is the last name Kohrman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kohrman witnessed a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname ranked 64,572nd in 2000 and dropped marginally to 65,244th in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.04%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 5.56% during this decade, moving from 288 to 304. The proportion of people with the surname Kohrman per 100k population decreased by 9.09%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, its prevalence in comparison to other surnames slightly diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #65,244 | -1.04% |
| Count | 288 | 304 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohrman
As for ethnic identity associated with the surname Kohrman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it was overwhelmingly linked with the White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.92% of those bearing the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.37% in 2010. This minor decrease corresponds to the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, which constituted 1.64% of those with the surname in 2010. No individuals with the Kohrman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.37% | -0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |