Explore the Family Name Muhr
The meaning of Muhr
1. German (Bavaria): topographic name from Middle High German muor ‘marsh, bog’, or ‘moor’. 2. North German and Swiss German: variant of Mauer 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Karlheinz, Otto, Ulrich, Willibald.
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How common is the last name Muhr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010, the popularity of the surname Muhr has slightly decreased. The rank of this surname went from 32,094 in 2000 to 33,121 in 2010, indicating a decline of 3.2%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Muhr surname increased by about 1.92% during this decade, from 678 to 691. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #33,121 | -3.2% |
| Count | 678 | 691 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muhr
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Muhr, it is primarily White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 94.69% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this number slightly decreased to 93.92% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.57% in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. Interestingly, between 2000 and 2010, there was an emergence of those identifying as part of two or more races, representing around 1.01% of those with the Muhr surname. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 93.92% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 4.92% | 7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |