Explore the Family Name Wahr
The meaning of Wahr
South German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with war ‘to defend, to protect, to warn’.
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How common is the last name Wahr in the United States?
The Wahr surname has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,472nd, while it ascended to the 68,770th rank by 2010, marking a 11.23% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 230 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, representing a growth of 24.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Wahr surname increased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #68,770 | 11.23% |
| Count | 230 | 286 | 24.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahr
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the Wahr surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased substantially from 2.61% to 4.55%, a rise of 74.33%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 2.61% to 3.15%, marking a 20.69% change. However, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a slight decrease from 90.43% to 86.01%, a shift of -4.89%. There was also a small decrease among those identifying as two or more races, shifting from 3.91% to 3.5%, a change of -10.49%. The percentages for Hispanic and Black ethnic identities remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.43% | 86.01% | -4.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.61% | 4.55% | 74.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 3.5% | -10.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 3.15% | 20.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |