Explore the Family Name Myhr
The meaning of Myhr
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Myr, from myr ‘bog, swamp’ (Old Norse mýrr). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Niklas.
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How common is the last name Myhr in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Myhr has seen slight changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414 in popularity and increased slightly to a rank of 80,678 by 2010, marking a 0.9% change. The number of people carrying the Myhr surname also grew from 216 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, representing an 8.8% increase. However, the proportion of the Myhr surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #80,678 | 0.9% |
| Count | 216 | 235 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Myhr
Discussing the ethnic identity of those carrying the Myhr surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.22% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure slightly reduced to 95.32% by 2010. There was no recorded association between the Myhr surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000. However, by 2010 there were individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races (2.13%) and a small percentage who identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.32% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |