Explore the Family Name Stoehr
The meaning of Stoehr
1. North German (Stöhr): from Middle Low German store ‘sturgeon’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught or sold sturgeon, or a nickname for someone with some supposed resemblance to the fish. 2. South German (Stöhr): variant of Stehr. 3. South German (Stöhr): nickname from Middle High German stœraere, stœrer ‘disturber, unregistered craftsman (in a guild)’ (who worked in homes for pay and meals). 4. North German (Stöhr): occasionally, a topographic name for someone who lived by the Stör river in Holstein. Compare Stohr. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Helmut, Horst, Ingeborg, Ingo, Karl Heinz, Klaus, Klaus-Dieter, Konrad, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Stoehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoehr has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,235th and fell to 16,848th in 2010, marking a decline of 10.59%. The number of people carrying this surname also dropped from 1,773 in 2000 to 1,694 in 2010, a decrease of 4.46%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Stoehr per 100,000 population decreased by 13.64% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,235 | #16,848 | -10.59% |
| Count | 1,773 | 1,694 | -4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.57 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoehr
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Stoehr surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 97.46% in 2000 and 96.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased slightly from 0.68% to 0.71%. The Hispanic representation amongst those with the Stoehr surname saw a significant increase from 0.68% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. There were no identified Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing the Stoehr surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.99% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 0.89% | 30.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.71% | 4.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.65% | -17.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |