Explore the Family Name Luscher
The meaning of Luscher
1. German and Swiss German (Lüscher): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lüsche, or a topographic name for someone living among reeds (see Lusch). Compare Lusher. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Lužar (see Luzar). In part, it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Erwin, Rudie, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Luscher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luscher has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 49,767 in popularity, and by 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 53,316, marking a decrease of 7.13%. The total count of individuals with the surname also saw a minor decline from 396 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, a change of -2.02%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Luscher per 100k population dropped by 13.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #53,316 | -7.13% |
| Count | 396 | 388 | -2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luscher
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Luscher surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease in this group from 95.96% to 93.81%. The Hispanic segment displayed a significant increase, with their representation within the Luscher surname grouping growing by 59.03% to reach 3.61% in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a new ethnic identity category among those with the Luscher surname in 2010, with 1.29% identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.81% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.61% | 59.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |