There are
675
Spohrs in the USA
Spohr is the
33731st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Spohr

LouisSpohr

Louis Spohr was a German composer and violinist, known for his symphonies, violin concertos, and chamber music.

WilhelmSpohr

Wilhelm Spohr was a German politician who served as the mayor of Münster from 1863 to 1878.

ThomasSpohr

Thomas Spohr is a Canadian curler who won the gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

JohnSpohr

John Spohr is a British rower who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

GeraldSpohr

Gerald Spohr is an Australian rugby league footballer who played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the 1980s.

HermannSpohr

Hermann Spohr was a German theologian and author, known for his works on religious philosophy and ethics.

LudwigSpohr

Ludwig Spohr was a German landscape painter and art professor, known for his Romantic-style landscapes.

AlexanderSpohr

Alexander Spohr is a Russian chess player who holds the title of International Grandmaster.

KarlSpohr

Karl Spohr was an Austrian engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of railway technology.

AugustSpohr

August Spohr was a German industrialist and philanthropist, known for his support of education and the arts.

Spohr Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Spohr' is of German origin and is derived from the word 'spor,' which means 'spur' or 'footprint.' It may have originally been a nickname for someone who walked in a distinctive or noticeable manner.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Spohr' is primarily found in Germany, with smaller populations in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Spohr' include 'Sporer,' 'Spoor,' 'Sporrer,' 'Spohrer,' 'Sporr,' and 'Sporrer.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the German origins of the name, migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Spohr' are likely to be centered around German-speaking regions. However, specific details about migration and immigration are not available.