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

Nohr, 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 Nohr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nohr in America

Nohr is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nohr surname appeared 515 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 Nohr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nohr 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 Nohr

The surname "NOHR" originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "nohr," which referred to a swampy or marshy area. This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who lived near or in such areas.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various forms, including "Nohre" and "Norre," indicating regional variations in spelling.

In the 15th century, the name "NOHR" was recorded in the Bürgermeisterbuch, a register of citizens in the city of Lübeck, located in northern Germany. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of the country by that time.

One notable individual bearing the name "NOHR" was Hans Nohr, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 16th century (c. 1530-1580). His works included woodcuts and engravings, some of which are housed in museums and collections throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure was Johann Nohr, a German theologian and scholar who lived in the 17th century (1628-1708). He was a professor of theology at the University of Jena and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name "NOHR" appeared in various records related to the towns and villages of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, a former state in northern Germany. For instance, the Mecklenburgisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region, mentions individuals with the surname "NOHR" in connection with land transactions and legal proceedings.

One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Nohr, a German composer and music teacher who lived from 1816 to 1888. He composed numerous works for piano and orchestra, and served as a music teacher in various cities throughout Germany.

Another figure of note was Wilhelm Nohr, a German politician and lawyer who lived from 1845 to 1920. He served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) and was involved in various political and legal initiatives during his career.

Throughout its history, the surname "NOHR" has maintained a strong presence in Germany, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging across different regions. While the name may have originated from a specific geographical reference, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and public figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nohr

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

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

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