Explore the Family Name Luer
The meaning of Luer
1. North German (Lüer): short form of Lüder, see Lueder. 2. Scottish: from Mac Gille Uidhir, see McClure.
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How common is the last name Luer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 78,035th in 2000 and fell to 83,541st in 2010, marking a 7.06% drop in popularity. The total count of individuals with the surname also declined by 1.32% from 228 in 2000 to 225 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of those named Luer per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #83,541 | -7.06% |
| Count | 228 | 225 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Luer identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.86% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 2.22% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 2.22% identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 94.22% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |