Explore the Family Name Luter
The meaning of Luter
English: 1. from Old French loutre ‘otter’, either used as a nickname, or alternatively as a metonymic occupational name to denote an otter hunter. 2. variant of Luther 2.
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How common is the last name Luter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luter saw increased popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,313th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 25,601st position, marking a 6.27% increase. The number of individuals bearing the surname also surged during this time frame, with a count of 832 in 2000 that rose to 964 by 2010, signifying a 15.87% growth. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname increased from 0.31 to 0.33, a 6.45% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #25,601 | 6.27% |
| Count | 832 | 964 | 15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.33 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luter
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luter, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, some interesting shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly from 1.56% to 0.73%, a decrease of 53.21%. However, those reporting as having two or more races nearly doubled, going from 1.08% to 2.07%, an increase of 91.67%. There was a slight uptick of 0.74% in those identifying as White, from 67.55% to 68.05%. Hispanics were not represented in 2000 but made up 1.56% of the Luter surname bearers by 2010. The percentage of Black individuals decreased slightly from 28.73% to 27.07%, a reduction of 5.78%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw representation in 2010 at 0.52%, where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.55% | 68.05% | 0.74% |
| Black | 28.73% | 27.07% | -5.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.07% | 91.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 0.73% | -53.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |