Explore the Family Name Luffman
The meaning of Luffman
English: from the Middle English personal name Lefman (see Leaman, Lemon, Loveman).
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How common is the last name Luffman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luffman has seen a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,323 and experienced a minor decrease in rank by 2010, settling at 21,483, representing a change of -0.75. However, there was an increase in the count of individuals bearing this surname, with a total of 1,145 in 2000 and 1,216 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.2. The proportion of people named Luffman per 100,000 slightly dropped from 0.42 to 0.41 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,323 | #21,483 | -0.75% |
| Count | 1,145 | 1,216 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luffman
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Luffman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 96.86 and 97.86 respectively, marking a small rise of 1.03. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities fell sharply from 1.05% to 0.41%, a change of -60.95%. There was also a reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.75% to 1.15%, a drop of -34.29%. The census data recorded no individuals with the Luffman surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.86% | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.15% | -34.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.41% | -60.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |