2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mohror
A Scottish surname derived from a nickname describing someone with a swarthy or ruddy complexion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Mohror. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mohror surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Mohror in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohror, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mohror
The surname MOHROR has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "mohr," which means "Moor" or "person of dark complexion." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone with a darker skin tone or someone who had traveled from or had ties to regions with a significant Moorish population.
In historical records, the name MOHROR can be found in various forms, such as Mohrer, Mohrar, and Mohrar. These variations likely occurred due to regional dialects and different methods of transcribing the name over time. One of the earliest known mentions of the name was in a church registry from the town of Bamberg, Germany, dated 1587, which listed a certain Hans Mohror as a resident.
During the 17th century, the name MOHROR began to appear more frequently in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals with this surname from that era include Johann Mohror (1612-1678), a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, and Anna Mohror (1625-1698), a prominent businesswoman from Leipzig who played a significant role in the city's textile trade.
In the 18th century, a branch of the MOHROR family migrated to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was in a land deed from 1745, which mentioned a Jacob Mohror as a landowner in the town of Bethlehem.
Throughout the 19th century, the MOHROR surname continued to spread across Europe and North America. Some notable individuals from this period include:
1. Friedrich Mohror (1801-1879), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Berlin.
2. Maria Mohror (1822-1901), an Austrian novelist and poet known for her works exploring themes of love and nature.
3. William Mohror (1835-1912), an American politician who served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1887 to 1889.
4. Heinrich Mohror (1853-1923), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin, including the former Reichsbank building.
5. Emma Mohror (1871-1944), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social reform.
While the MOHROR surname may not be as widely known as some others, its history spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in various regions of Europe and North America, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who carried this name throughout the ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mohror
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohror, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Mohror bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mohror surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Black or African American4.0% · 4
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mohror
Mohror appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-13 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,648 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 22,648 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 775 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mohror surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #155,682 | -0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 100 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mohror bearers went from 105 to 100 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 775 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,682.
FAQ
Mohror surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mohror?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Mohror. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Mohror?
Mohror ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Mohror. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mohror.
Has Mohror become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mohror went from 105 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Mohror?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mohror, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mohror in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mohror appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Black (4.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mohror (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mohror mean?
A Scottish surname derived from a nickname describing someone with a swarthy or ruddy complexion. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mohror (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mohror?
You can see how common the surname Mohror is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.