Explore the Family Name Schorr
The meaning of Schorr
1. South German: topographic name from Middle High German schor(re) ‘steep rock, rocky shore’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Joachim, Mort, Moshe, Pinkus, Simcha, Avrohom, Chana, Isadore, Menashe, Peretz.
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How common is the last name Schorr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schorr has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 10,650 in popularity, with an estimated 2,757 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the surname had risen to the 10,505th most popular name in the United States, with the count increasing by almost 11 percent to 3,055 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 1.02 to 1.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,650 | #10,505 | 1.36% |
| Count | 2,757 | 3,055 | 10.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schorr
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Schorr surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minimal decrease in this category over the decade, dropping from 96.63 percent to 96.04 percent. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Schorrs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up by nearly 32 percent) and those identifying as two or more races (up by over 26 percent). The Hispanic representation increased modestly by around 19 percent, while the Black demographic saw a smaller increase of about 18 percent. Notably, the percentage of Schorrs who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by approximately 45 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.04% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.73% | 19.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.05% | 26.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.62% | 31.91% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.39% | 18.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.16% | -44.83% |
Schorr ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Schorr is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 32.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.1%) and French & German (19.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 32.6% |
| British & Irish | 32.1% |
| French & German | 19.8% |
| Other | 15.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Schorr
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Schorr have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 64.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 64.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 64.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 64.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.30% |
What Schorr haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Schorr is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and R-CTS6, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Braga, Lesser, Camara, De Souza, Menezes, Felix, Grimm, Moniz, Casanova, Bolanos.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Schorr surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Schorr have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Schorr" Surname 45.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Schorr" Surname 16.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Schorr" Surname 10.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Schorr?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Schorr are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition