Explore the Family Name Luse
The meaning of Luse
Probably an altered form or a variant of English Luce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luse in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Luse has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Luse ranked 17,899 in terms of popularity and had 1,441 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 19,242 with the count decreasing slightly to 1,409. This represents a change of -7.5 in rank and a -2.22% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -9.43%, going from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,899 | #19,242 | -7.5% |
| Count | 1,441 | 1,409 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luse
Shifting focus to the ethnicity distribution of the Luse surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name is White, although it saw a slight decrease from 93.55% in 2000 to 91.13% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Luse surname increased significantly during this time, from 1.39% to 3.05%. The percentage of Black individuals with this last name also rose, from 3.19% to 3.62%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was reduced to zero. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 0.90% to 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 91.13% | -2.59% |
| Black | 3.19% | 3.62% | 13.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.05% | 119.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.28% | 42.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |