Explore the Family Name Puhr
The meaning of Puhr
German: variant of Pur, a variant of Bauer. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Puhr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Puhr" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 62,236 in 2000, it moved up to 60,960 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 301 to 330 during the same period, showing a rise of 9.63%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #60,960 | 2.05% |
| Count | 301 | 330 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puhr
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Puhr." In 2000, nearly all (98.67%) individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 95.76% by 2010. A new development was recorded in 2010, where some individuals with this surname started identifying with two or more races (1.82%) and Hispanic ethnicity (1.52%). There were still no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 95.76% | -2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |