Explore the Family Name Lueke
The meaning of Lueke
North German (Lüke): from a shortened form of the personal name Lüdeke (see Luedecke). See also Lueck.
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How common is the last name Lueke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Lueke' has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 81,181st place, reflecting a decline of nearly 29%. The count of people with this surname also dipped from 297 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 22%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by roughly 27% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #81,181 | -28.94% |
| Count | 297 | 233 | -21.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lueke
In terms of ethnicity, the 'Lueke' surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as White, moving from 96.63% to 97.42%. There were no recorded individuals with the 'Lueke' surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. No changes were observed in these categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 97.42% | 0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |