Explore the Family Name Luehmann
The meaning of Luehmann
German (Lühmann): shortened form of Lüdemann (see Ludemann). Compare Luhmann.
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How common is the last name Luehmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luehmann increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 79,958th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 78,040th position, a growth of 2.4 percent. The actual number of people bearing this surname also grew from 221 to 245 during this period, representing an increase of nearly 11 percent. However, despite this rise in numbers, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.08 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #78,040 | 2.4% |
| Count | 221 | 245 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luehmann
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides us insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luehmann. In 2000, almost all (98.19%) individuals with the name identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 95.92% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity amongst those with the surname Luehmann in 2010, accounting for 2.45% of individuals with this surname, where there was no such representation in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 95.92% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |