Explore the Family Name Woehr
The meaning of Woehr
German (Wöhr): 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with war or wer, of various origins. 2. topographic name from Middle High German wert, wer(e) ‘island, peninsula, dry land surrounded by swamp’. 3. habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Ekkehard.
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How common is the last name Woehr in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woehr saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147, but by 2010 it had climbed to 56,195, a significant 4.99% increase. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period, growing from 320 to 364, marking a rise of 13.75%. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #56,195 | 4.99% |
| Count | 320 | 364 | 13.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woehr
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Woehr has seen some change as well, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifies as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 97.19% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic - while they represented only 1.56% in 2000, this figure had risen to 3.85% by 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, indicating no individuals identified with these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.33% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.85% | 146.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |