Explore the Family Name Luftig
The meaning of Luftig
German: nickname for a carefree fellow, from Middle High German luft ‘air’ (see Luft 1) + -ig, adjectival ending. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst.
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How common is the last name Luftig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luftig has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 106,477 in 2000 to 101,247 in 2010, a positive change of 4.91. The count, which represents the number of people with the Luftig surname, also increased from 155 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, a growth rate of 14.84. However, the proportion of people named Luftig per 100k in the population remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #101,247 | 4.91% |
| Count | 155 | 178 | 14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luftig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Luftig surname have identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.48% of Luftigs were White, decreasing slightly to 94.38% by 2010. There was no reported change in the percentage of Luftigs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these categories remained at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.38% | -1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |