Find out how popular the last name Kohr is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kohr.

Kohr, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kohr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kohr in America

Kohr is the 18272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kohr surname appeared 1,520 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kohr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kohr to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kohr

The surname KOHR has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Kohr," which means "charcoal burner" or "coal maker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the production of charcoal or worked in related trades.

In the historical records of the region, the name KOHR appears in various spellings, such as Kohr, Khor, and Kohr. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times. The name is also found in some old documents and manuscripts from Germany, although specific references are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KOHR can be found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Mainz, Germany, where a certain Johann Kohr was listed in 1587. Another notable mention is in the marriage records of the town of Darmstadt in 1624, where a Hans Kohr is recorded.

Throughout history, a few individuals with the surname KOHR have gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Friedrich Kohr (1796-1879), a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another was Karl Kohr (1854-1932), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities.

In the field of literature, the name KOHR is associated with the German novelist and poet Heinrich Kohr (1808-1875), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. Additionally, there was a notable scientist named Ernst Kohr (1892-1976), a German-born Austrian philosopher and economist who advocated for decentralization and small-scale communities.

Johannes Kohr (1638-1712) was a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects during the 17th century. His works were widely read and influential in his time.

While the surname KOHR may not be among the most common in Germany or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kohr

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kohr.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kohr was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kohr has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kohr was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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