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

Schurr, 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 Schurr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schurr in America

Schurr is the 19567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schurr surname appeared 1,379 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 Schurr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schurr 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 Schurr

The surname Schurr is of German origin, originating in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "schurre," which means "promontory" or "rocky outcrop." This suggests that the name was initially given as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a rocky area or cliff.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schurr can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. In these documents, a certain Chunrad Schurre is mentioned as a resident of the city in 1346.

During the Middle Ages, the name Schurr also appeared in various forms, such as Schurre, Schurrer, and Schurrer, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the time. Some of these variations can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing a Hans Schurrer in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1521.

In the 17th century, the name Schurr gained prominence with the birth of Johann Georg Schurr (1650-1714), a German Lutheran theologian and writer. He served as a pastor in various churches and authored several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another notable figure with the surname Schurr was Johann Heinrich Schurr (1778-1848), a German artist and engraver. He was known for his intricate copperplate engravings, which depicted landscapes and architectural subjects.

In the 19th century, Johannes Schurr (1805-1874) was a German Catholic priest and theologian who worked as a professor at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau. He wrote extensively on topics related to dogmatic theology and the history of the Catholic Church.

The name Schurr can also be found in some historical place names, such as Schurrwald, a forested area in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This place name likely derived from the same root as the surname, reflecting the connection to rocky or mountainous terrain.

Throughout its history, the surname Schurr has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from theologians and academics to artists and craftsmen. While not as widely known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schurr

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

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

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