Explore the Family Name Lutchman
The meaning of Lutchman
Indian: variant of Latchman. This surname is found mainly in South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritius, and Guyana; it is not used in India.
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How common is the last name Lutchman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lutchman has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 47,356 – an increase of approximately 14.64 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, increasing from 346 to 448, a significant rise of nearly 29.48 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Lutchman per 100,000 people also rose by 15.38 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #47,356 | 14.64% |
| Count | 346 | 448 | 29.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutchman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lutchman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a large proportion of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races. However, by 2010, there was a noteworthy increase of 42.24 percent in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 33.71 percent of all individuals with the surname. Similarly, the percentage of individuals who identified as Black increased by 33.79 percent. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased by nearly half, dropping from 32.08 percent to 16.29 percent. There were also slight decreases in the percentages of people identifying as White, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.03% | 37.5% | 33.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.7% | 33.71% | 42.24% |
| Two or More Races | 32.08% | 16.29% | -49.22% |
| White | 8.67% | 6.92% | -20.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 3.13% | -16.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.76% | 2.46% | -34.57% |