Explore the Family Name Lottes
The meaning of Lottes
German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Ludwig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lottes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lottes" was ranked 41,060 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 41,959 by 2010. Despite this minor decrease in ranking, the frequency of the name actually increased from a count of 501 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, indicating an increase in individuals bearing the surname by about 3.39%. However, when looked at as a proportion per 100,000 people, the use of the surname decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #41,959 | -2.19% |
| Count | 501 | 518 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lottes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Lottes" identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.41% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the number jumping from 1.80% to 3.86%, a change of over 114%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also saw a small rise from 1.20% to 1.35%. In 2010, a small fraction (1.54%) started to identify as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 92.86% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.86% | 114.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.35% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |