Explore the Family Name Lutfi
The meaning of Lutfi
Muslim: from Arabic luṭfī, from a root meaning ‘benevolent, friendly’. Compare Lotfi.
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How common is the last name Lutfi in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lutfi rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lutfi was ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 56,444th position, marking a change of 9.54%. Furthermore, the number of people with the surname Lutfi also increased over this period. In 2000, there were approximately 300 individuals with this surname in the United States, but this figure grew by 20.67% to reach 362 by 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Lutfi per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #56,444 | 9.54% |
| Count | 300 | 362 | 20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutfi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Lutfi surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals with the surname Lutfi who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 3.33% to 6.35%), White (from 63.33% to 67.68%), Hispanic (from 3.33% to 4.70%), and Black (from 6.67% to 6.91%). However, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 23.33% to 14.36%. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Lutfi identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.33% | 67.68% | 6.87% |
| Two or More Races | 23.33% | 14.36% | -38.45% |
| Black | 6.67% | 6.91% | 3.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.33% | 6.35% | 90.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.7% | 41.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |