Explore the Family Name Luers
The meaning of Luers
German (Lüers, rarely Lürs): variant of Lührs (see Luehrs).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luers in the United States?
Based on data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Luers" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 34,599 to 36,788 over the ten-year period, marking a 6.33% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this name declined by 1.94%, dropping from 619 in 2000 to 607 in 2010. This downward trend is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #36,788 | -6.33% |
| Count | 619 | 607 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luers
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Luers" identify as White. In fact, this ethnic group represented 97.25% of the Luers population in 2000 and 95.72% in 2010, despite a slight decline of 1.57%. No significant changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.48% and 1.15% respectively in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 12.39% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.72% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.99% | -12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |