Explore the Family Name Shorr
The meaning of Shorr
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eran. German Udi, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Shorr in the United States?
The surname "Shorr" has seen a decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 30,264th in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 39,837th position, indicating a decline in popularity of 31.63%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 730 in 2000 to 551 in 2010, a reduction of 24.52%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.27 to 0.19, marking a drop of 29.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #39,837 | -31.63% |
| Count | 730 | 551 | -24.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shorr
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those carrying the "Shorr" surname identified as white, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, that number stood at 97.4%, although there was a slight decrease to 93.28% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in self-identification within the Hispanic community, rising from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.96% to 1.45%. For the first time in 2010, some bearing the surname also identified as Black, constituting 1.63% of all Shorrs. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 93.28% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.18% | 59.12% |
| Black | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.45% | 51.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |