Explore the Family Name Luikart
The meaning of Luikart
South German: probably a variant of Luckhardt. This surname is very rare in Germany; in the US it occurs chiefly in OH and WV.
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How common is the last name Luikart in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luikart has seen minor shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luikart ranked 38,198th in popularity and increased slightly to 38,265th by 2010, representing a slight dip of -0.18%. Despite this small decline in rank, the number of individuals with the Luikart surname actually increased from 545 to 579 during this period, indicating a growth of 6.24%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.2 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #38,265 | -0.18% |
| Count | 545 | 579 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luikart
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Luikart surname self-identified as White, with percentages stable at approximately 98% for both 2000 and 2010. There was a marginal increase from 98.35% to 98.45% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.10% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010, marking a 21.82% drop. No Luikarts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 98.45% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0.86% | -21.82% |
| 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% |