Explore the Family Name Lohrer
The meaning of Lohrer
German: 1. (Löhrer): occupational name for a tanner (see Loehr). 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Lohr (see Lohr 3). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Lohrer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lohrer saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, going from rank 60,390 to 61,123. This represents a change of -1.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname experienced an increase of 5.45% during the same period, rising from 312 to 329 people. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 8.33%, bringing the figure down from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #61,123 | -1.21% |
| Count | 312 | 329 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lohrer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lohrer surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.76 and 97.26 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, indicating a minor decrease of 0.51%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data also showed no change in the number of people identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.26% | -0.51% |
| 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% |