Explore the Family Name Kuhr
The meaning of Kuhr
German: 1. occupational name for a guard or watchman on a tower, Middle Low German kure, or for an official inspector, Middle High German kure. 2. from a short form of the personal name Kunrat (see Konrad). 3. habitational name from Kuhr in North Rhine-Westphalia or Kuhren in former East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Dietmar, Gerhard, Ernst, Hans, Heinrich, Horst, Johannes, Jurgen, Reiner, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kuhr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kuhr experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,892nd most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to 23,153rd, reflecting a decline of 5.76%. Though the count remained relatively stable with 1,106 bearers in 2000 and 1,102 in 2010, this change indicates a proportion decrease per 100k people of 9.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,892 | #23,153 | -5.76% |
| Count | 1,106 | 1,102 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuhr
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity connected with the surname Kuhr. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a minor decline of 1.73% between 2000 and 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 9.26% and 18.59%, respectively. A notable shift occurred within the category of "Two or more races," which saw an increase of 80.15%. No Kuhr identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 93.83% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.45% | 80.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.36% | 18.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.18% | 9.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |