Explore the Family Name Luhn
The meaning of Luhn
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Luhn river in East Frisia, or possibly a habitational name from Luhnau near Schleswig.
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How common is the last name Luhn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luhn held the rank of 42,289 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 44,872 by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.11%. The count of individuals with this surname saw a minimal decrease from 483 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, representing a change of -1.04%. In relation to the proportion per 100,000 people, the surname went from a percentage of 0.18% in 2000 to a slightly lower percentage of 0.16% in 2010, indicating an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #44,872 | -6.11% |
| Count | 483 | 478 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luhn
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luhn, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers identify as White, with 97.72% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.86% in 2010. The data also indicates an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 0% in the year 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Hispanic representation remained relatively stable at approximately 1.24% in 2000 and 1.26% in 2010. No changes were noted among those with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with these categories remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.86% | -0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |