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

Neurohr, 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 Neurohr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neurohr in America

Neurohr is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neurohr surname appeared 394 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 Neurohr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neurohr 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 Neurohr

The surname "NEUROHR" is of German origin, and can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the German words "neu" meaning "new" and "rohr" meaning "pipe" or "tube". This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation, perhaps referring to someone who worked with newly constructed pipes or tubes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "NEUROHR" can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1500s. It appears that a family by the name of Neurohr was residing in the city during this time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johannes Neurohr (1592-1672) was a prominent theologian and scholar from the town of Nuremberg. His works on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely circulated throughout Germany during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Matthias Neurohr (1628-1697), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Augsburg. His intricate and finely crafted timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

During the 18th century, the name "NEUROHR" appears to have spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany. Records show a Christoph Neurohr (1712-1789) who was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Frankfurt.

In the 19th century, a famous composer and musician named Wilhelm Neurohr (1821-1892) hailed from the town of Kassel. His compositions for violin and piano were highly regarded and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The name "NEUROHR" also has a connection to a small village in the Bavarian region, which was once known as "Neurohrsdorf" or "Neurohr's Village". This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or family estate in that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neurohr

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

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

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