Explore the Family Name Stohr
The meaning of Stohr
German (Stöhr): see Stoehr. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Christl, Elfriede, Gunter, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Stohr in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stohr' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 29,932 but fell to 32,339 in 2010, marking an 8.04% drop in rank. The count of people with this surname also declined by 3.78%, from 740 in 2000 to 712 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people saw a decrease of 11.11%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #32,339 | -8.04% |
| Count | 740 | 712 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stohr
The ethnic identity of individuals with the 'Stohr' surname has seen slight shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, nearly all (97.43%) identified as White, but that percentage slightly decreased to 94.94% by 2010. In the same time period, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.76% to 2.67%. There was also a new appearance in 2010 of individuals identifying with two or more races at 1.40%. However, categories like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 94.94% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.67% | 51.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |