Explore the Family Name Luhmann
The meaning of Luhmann
1. North German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Luhe river, south of Hamburg. 2. German (Lühmann): shortened form of Lüdemann (see Ludemann). Compare Luehmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ewald, Heinz, Lutz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Luhmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luhmann has seen slight shifts in popularity over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th, but it fell slightly in popularity by 2010 to the rank of 46,811th, marking a small decrease of 0.42%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 430 in 2000 to 454 in 2010, a growth of 5.58%. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25%, signifying that while there are more people with the surname, their share among the overall population has reduced.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #46,811 | -0.42% |
| Count | 430 | 454 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luhmann
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luhmann, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnicity remains White, which saw an increase from 96.05% in 2000 to 96.26% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, who made up 1.16% of the Luhmanns in 2000, were not present in the 2010 data. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly from 2.56% to 1.76%, a reduction of 31.25%. Meanwhile, there emerged a new category of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.10% of the Luhmanns. The Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96.26% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 1.76% | -31.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |