Explore the Family Name Mahr
The meaning of Mahr
1. German: topographic name from Middle Low German mer, mar ‘lake, marsh; draining ditch’. 2. German: nickname from Middle High German mar(e), Middle Low German mār(e) ‘ghost, night mare’. 3. Irish: perhaps from Ó Meachair (see Maher 1). This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland, and is found mainly in Lancashire, England. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 馬, see Ma 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Franz, Gerhard, Hans, Helmut, Ingo, Klaus, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Mahr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Mahr surname between 2000 and 2010 has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, the surname ranked 14,503 in terms of popularity but slid to 15,883 in 2010, marking a 9.52% decline. The count of individuals carrying the surname also decreased from 1,884 in 2000 to 1,831 in 2010, a drop of 2.81%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined 11.43% from 0.7 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #15,883 | -9.52% |
| Count | 1,884 | 1,831 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.62 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahr
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Mahr surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 7.65%, from 3.40% to 3.66%. However, those identifying as two or more races fell by 12.26%, going from 2.12% to 1.86%. Those identifying as White saw a small increase, just 0.08%, remaining largely stable at around 89.5%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a growth, rising by 6.29% from 1.59% to 1.69%. Meanwhile, those who identify as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped, by 5.28% and 5.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.44% | 89.51% | 0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 3.66% | 7.65% |
| Black | 2.65% | 2.51% | -5.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.86% | -12.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.69% | 6.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.76% | -5% |