Explore the Family Name Lotter
The meaning of Lotter
German: from Middle High German lotter ‘rascal, juggler’; either a nickname for a good-for-nothing or possibly an occupational name for a minstrel or entertainer. Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Fritz, Juergen, Klaus, Otto, Raimund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lotter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lotter has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 30,412th most popular in 2000, falling to the 31,689th spot in 2010. This indicates a decrease of approximately 4.2%. Despite this reduction in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Lotter has increased slightly by 0.55% from 725 in 2000 to 729 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a reduction of about 7.41%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #31,689 | -4.2% |
| Count | 725 | 729 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lotter
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lotter identify as white. In 2000, this group made up approximately 96.69% of Lotters, increasing slightly to 97.12% in 2010. The census data also indicated an increase in the proportion of Lotters identifying as Hispanic, rising significantly by 139.13% from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a substantial decrease of roughly 50.26%, reducing from 1.93% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.12% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.65% | 139.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 0.96% | -50.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |