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

Moehr, 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 Moehr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moehr in America

Moehr is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moehr surname appeared 164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Moehr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moehr 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 Moehr

The surname MOEHR originates from Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old German word "moer," which means "swamp" or "marsh." This suggests that the name likely referred to individuals who lived near or worked in marshy areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOEHR surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Cologne, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention a merchant named Johann MOEHR, who was involved in the local textile trade.

In the 16th century, the MOEHR name appeared in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Mohr" or "Möhr," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

A notable figure bearing the MOEHR surname was Hans MOEHR, a prominent theologian and philosopher born in Nuremberg in 1525. He was known for his influential writings on Protestant theology and his contributions to the Reformation movement.

Another individual of historical significance was Anna MOEHR, a renowned artist and engraver who lived in the 17th century. Born in Dresden in 1621, she gained recognition for her intricate copper engravings and etchings, many of which depicted biblical scenes and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the MOEHR name can be found in the records of several German cities, including Leipzig and Hamburg. One notable individual from this time was Johann Friedrich MOEHR, a celebrated composer and organist born in Berlin in 1732. His compositions for organ and harpsichord were widely performed and admired.

During the 19th century, the MOEHR surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Switzerland, as a result of migration and trade. One prominent figure was Carl MOEHR, a Swiss engineer and inventor born in Zurich in 1845. He is credited with several groundbreaking innovations in the field of mechanical engineering.

It is worth noting that the MOEHR name has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Möhringen, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Möhrchen, a village in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moehr

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

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 Moehr 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 Moehr 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 Moehr was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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