Explore the Family Name Luhman
The meaning of Luhman
Americanized form of German Luhmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luhman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luhman has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 32,129 and fell to 34,032 in 2010, which is a drop of approximately 5.92 percent. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 677 to 668 during the same period, representing a 1.33 percent change. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 8 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #34,032 | -5.92% |
| Count | 677 | 668 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luhman
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luhman, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minor decrease from 97.19 percent in 2000 to 96.11 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.89 percent to 1.50 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also doubled from 0.89 percent to 1.80 percent. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.11% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.8% | 102.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 1.5% | 68.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |