Explore the Family Name Luckenbaugh
The meaning of Luckenbaugh
Americanized form of German Luckenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luckenbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luckenbaugh has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luckenbaugh was ranked as the 36,999th most popular surname with a count of 568 individuals. By 2010, it had slipped in rank to the 37,591st most popular name in the United States, even though the actual count increased to 592 individuals. This suggests that while the number of people with the Luckenbaugh surname slightly rose, other surnames may have gained more traction during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #37,591 | -1.6% |
| Count | 568 | 592 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luckenbaugh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Luckenbaugh surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, about 98.59% of the individuals with this surname identified as white. However, by 2010, there was a slight decrease and 96.62% of Luckenbaughs identified as white. Notably, from 2000 to 2010, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was, however, a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Additionally, 1.18% began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which was not recorded in the previous census. This indicates a minor diversification in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Luckenbaugh surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 96.62% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |