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

Rohrs, 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 Rohrs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rohrs in America

Rohrs is the 22124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rohrs surname appeared 1,169 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 Rohrs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rohrs 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 Rohrs

The surname ROHRS has its roots in Germany, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "rohr," which means "reed" or "cane." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near reed beds or worked with reeds in some capacity.

In its early days, the name was often spelled as "Rohr" or "Rohre," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. Historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries show the presence of the ROHRS surname in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest documented references to the ROHRS name can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history published in 1493. The chronicle includes a listing for a certain Johannes Rohr, who was a notable figure in the city of Nuremberg during that time.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent further modifications in spelling, leading to variations such as "Rohrs," "Rors," and "Rores." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual families.

Notable individuals bearing the ROHRS surname include:

1. Johann Christoph Rohrs (1675-1745), a German theologian and philosopher known for his work on natural law and moral philosophy.
2. Johann Friedrich Rohrs (1777-1848), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Central Europe.
3. Wilhelm Rohrs (1806-1891), a German architect and urban planner responsible for the design of several prominent buildings in Berlin and other cities.
4. Emilie Rohrs (1848-1923), a German-American educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the United States.
5. Hans Rohrs (1901-1979), a German artist and sculptor known for his abstract and expressionist works, which were widely acclaimed during the mid-20th century.

While the ROHRS surname may have originated from a humble association with reeds or cane, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, including theology, science, architecture, education, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rohrs

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

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

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