Explore the Family Name Lautenschlager
The meaning of Lautenschlager
German and Alsatian (usually Lautenschläger): occupational name for a player on the lute, Middle High German lūtenslaher. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Johann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lautenschlager in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lautenschlager has seen a growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,912 in terms of frequency with a count of 774, which equates to a proportion of 0.29 per 100,000 people. By 2010, this rank improved to 27,625 with an increased count of 871, or a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000, reflecting a rise in popularity by 4.45% and count by 12.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,912 | #27,625 | 4.45% |
| Count | 774 | 871 | 12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lautenschlager
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Lautenschlager surname identify as white, with this group making up 97.93% in 2000 and seeing a slight decrease to 97.01% in 2010. The presence of any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals within this surname were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons in both years. The category of "Two or more races" saw a decrease from 1.29% to 1.03%, while the representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Lautenschlager surname was noted for the first time in 2010 at 1.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.01% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.03% | -20.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |