Explore the Family Name Luehrs
The meaning of Luehrs
North German (Lührs): patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Lüder (see Lueder). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Hans, Helmut, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Luehrs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luehrs experienced slight fluctuations over a decade. In the year 2000, Luehrs ranked as the 39,756th most common surname in the U.S., with approximately 520 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 41,303, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.89%. However, it's interesting to note that the actual count of people named Luehrs increased slightly from 520 to 527 during this period, a growth of 1.35%. Despite this small increase, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.26%, falling from 0.19 to 0.18 within these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #41,303 | -3.89% |
| Count | 520 | 527 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luehrs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Luehrs identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a significant 98.08% of Luehrs identified as White, a figure which slightly decreased to 95.83% by 2010. There were negligible numbers of Luehrs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but these figures rose to 1.14% and 1.52% respectively by 2010. The census also showed a new category emerge in 2010, with 1.52% of Luehrs identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the surname Luehrs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 95.83% | -2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.52% | 58.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |