Explore the Family Name Lueken
The meaning of Lueken
North German (Lüken): patronymic from Lüke, see Lueke. The surname Lüken is also found in the Netherlands. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Alois, Behrend, Eckhart, Othmar.
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How common is the last name Lueken in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lueken has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 31,738 and by 2010, it moved up to 31,482; this represents a modest change of 0.81%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose, climbing 6.83%, from 688 people in 2000 to 735 in 2010. Interestingly, its proportion per 100,000 people marginally declined by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #31,482 | 0.81% |
| Count | 688 | 735 | 6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lueken
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all (98.26%) of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 97.82% by 2010. Over the same period, there emerged a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.68%) and Hispanic (1.22%), which were previously unrecorded. However, no Luekens identified as being of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 97.82% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |