Explore the Family Name Luhr
The meaning of Luhr
North German (Lühr): shortened form of Lüder (see Lueder). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Luhr in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luhr saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luhr ranked as the 58,397th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,873rd spot, indicating a decline of 9.38%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased slightly from 325 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, a change of -4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #63,873 | -9.38% |
| Count | 325 | 312 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luhr
In terms of ethnicity, the Luhr surname has predominantly been identified with people of White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96% of those bearing the surname were White, although this proportion decreased slightly to around 93.91% by 2010. There was a small, but noticeable increase in the percentage of people with the Luhr surname who identified with two or more races, rising from 2.15% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported among individuals with the Luhr surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.91% | -2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 2.56% | 19.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |