Explore the Family Name Luntz
The meaning of Luntz
German: variant of Lunz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luntz in the United States?
The surname Luntz was ranked 73,659th in popularity in the United States according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and then dropped slightly to 79,075th in 2010. This represents a minor decline of 7.35%. The actual count of individuals with this surname decreased marginally from 245 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, reflecting a small decrease of 1.63%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the surname's usage also dipped by 11.11% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #79,075 | -7.35% |
| Count | 245 | 241 | -1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luntz
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals carrying the Luntz surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.55% to 96.68% over the period. No individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Similarly, no individuals identified as having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.68% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |