Explore the Family Name Ohr
The meaning of Ohr
German: from Middle High German ær, ōr ‘ear’, hence a nickname for someone with remarkable, for example prominent, ears. Some characteristic forenames: German Matthias, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ohr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ohr' has seen a slight increase in the new millennium. In 2000, it ranked 55,481 and rose to 55,121 by 2010—a change of about 0.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 346 to 373, marking a growth rate of 7.8%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #55,121 | 0.65% |
| Count | 346 | 373 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohr
The ethnicity distribution for the Ohr surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a dynamic shift over a decade. In 2000, about 84.97% of people with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 79.09% by 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals increased from 12.72% to 14.21% during the same period. Notably, there was no data available for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity is observed in 2010, accounting for 5.09% of individuals with the Ohr surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.97% | 79.09% | -6.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.72% | 14.21% | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |