Explore the Family Name Luman
The meaning of Luman
1. Altered form of German Luhmann or Lohmann. 2. English: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Luman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luman has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose slightly from 16,001 in 2000 to 15,827 in 2010, indicating a 1.09% change. In terms of count, there was a significant rise from 1,666 people with the Luman surname in 2000 to 1,839 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.38%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,001 | #15,827 | 1.09% |
| Count | 1,666 | 1,839 | 10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luman
The Decennial U.S. Census also provided information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luman. Between 2000 and 2010, there were noticeable shifts in the ethnicity of those bearing the surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly rose from 0.78% to 2.99%, showing a remarkable 283.33% change. Those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.86% to 3.64%, while the Black population also saw an increase, going from 1.44% to 2.88%. On the other hand, the White population saw a decline from 92.50% to 87.44%. Individuals identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased slightly over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 87.44% | -5.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.64% | 95.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 2.99% | 283.33% |
| Black | 1.44% | 2.88% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.52% | -2.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.86% | 1.52% | -18.28% |