Explore the Family Name Luebke
The meaning of Luebke
1. North German (Lübke): from a pet form of the personal name Lübbe (see Lubben). 2. North German (Lübke): habitational name from Lübbecke in Westphalia. 3. Germanized form (Lübke) of Sorbian Lubk and Lubka (see Lubke). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Fritz, Gerhard, Hermann, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Luebke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luebke witnessed a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 11,753 in popularity, with a count of 2,442 individuals. However, by 2010 the ranking had slipped to 12,872, a decrease of 9.52 percent, and the count reduced slightly to 2,391—a drop of 2.09 percent. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declined by nearly 11 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,753 | #12,872 | -9.52% |
| Count | 2,442 | 2,391 | -2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.81 | -10.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luebke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Luebke surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.94 percent in this group between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The most significant growth was seen within the Hispanic demographic, which witnessed a surge of 78.69 percent over the decade. However, the percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were previously suppressed due to privacy concerns and are now showing up in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.7% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.09% | 15.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.09% | 78.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.63% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |