Explore the Family Name Lueders
The meaning of Lueders
North German: patronymic from Lueder. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Eldor, Erhart, Erna, Kurt, Willi, Wolfram.
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How common is the last name Lueders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lueders has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,437 and had decreased to 19,852 by 2010, marking a 7.67% drop in ranking. The actual count of individuals with the Lueders name also fell during this period from 1,383 to 1,354, a change of -2.1%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.8%, from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,437 | #19,852 | -7.67% |
| Count | 1,383 | 1,354 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lueders
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the time frame from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Lueders identified as White, with this group constituting 98.48% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 97.27% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 53.45%, from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.89% in 2010. There was also a small growth in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, increasing 24.62% from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. Conversely, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.27% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 0.89% | 53.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.81% | 24.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |