Explore the Family Name Luhring
The meaning of Luhring
North German (Lühring): patronymic from Lühr(see Luhr). Some characteristic forenames: German Johannes, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luhring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Luhring saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849 in terms of popular surnames and slightly dropped to 57,101 by 2010, indicating a 2.24% decrease in rank. However, interestingly, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 343 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, marking a 4.08% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Luhring per 100,000 decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #57,101 | -2.24% |
| Count | 343 | 357 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luhring
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luhring, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it predominantly belongs to individuals who identify as White. The percentage of White individuals with this surname increased from 95.04% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this surname group declined significantly during this period, dropping by 31.37% from 4.08% to 2.8%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 96.92% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 2.8% | -31.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |