Explore the Family Name Shurr
The meaning of Shurr
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shur. 2. Americanized form of German Schurr, a variant of Schürer, in the north an occupational name for a cleaner, sword polisher, later smelter at glass works; in the south (Swabia) Schurr is a dialect nickname for a hasty, heated person with an underlying meaning of ‘quarrel’.
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How common is the last name Shurr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shurr saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Shurr ranked 71,372 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 77,522, indicating an 8.62% drop in rank. During the same period, the number of people carrying the Shurr surname also declined marginally from 255 to 247, representing a 3.14% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents likewise decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #77,522 | -8.62% |
| Count | 255 | 247 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shurr
In terms of ethnic identity, the Shurr surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly 98% of individuals with the Shurr surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.34% over the decade. No significant representation was noted in any other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97.98% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |