Explore the Family Name Luning
The meaning of Luning
North German (Lüning): nickname from Middle Low German lunink ‘sparrow’, perhaps also for a bird dealer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Luning" has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,732 in terms of popularity with a count of 344 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 60,505 and the total count decreased by 3.2% to 333. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #60,505 | -8.56% |
| Count | 344 | 333 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luning
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the surname "Luning", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts over the decade. The largest ethnic identity group associated with this surname remained White, though the proportion dropped from 90.99% in 2000 to 84.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.45% in 2000 to 6.01% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races both increased as well, rising from 3.49% to 3.90% and 4.07% to 5.11% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.99% | 84.98% | -6.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 6.01% | 314.48% |
| Two or More Races | 4.07% | 5.11% | 25.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.49% | 3.9% | 11.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |