Explore the Family Name Lueker
The meaning of Lueker
North German (Lüker): from a derivative of the personal name Lüdeke (see Luedecke). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lueker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lueker has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,705 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 65,066, a decrease of approximately 12.76%. The total count of people with the surname also dropped from 330 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, marking a 7.58% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #65,066 | -12.76% |
| Count | 330 | 305 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lueker
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Lueker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.58% to 96.72%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010, a change of 26.37%. No significant changes were reported for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 96.72% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.3% | 26.37% |
| 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% |