Explore the Family Name Luth
The meaning of Luth
German (Lüth): see Lueth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luth in the United States has seen a slight decrease over a decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 21,958 in 2000 to 24,260 in 2010, representing a change of -10.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Luth decreased by about 6% from 1,101 in 2000 to 1,034 in 2010. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also experienced a drop of approximately 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #24,260 | -10.48% |
| Count | 1,101 | 1,034 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Luth showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with the surname Luth identified as White (97.00% in 2000 and 95.36% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the period. A small but growing percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with these groups experiencing an increase of 6.10% and 59.63%, respectively. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.64% to 1.26%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.36% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.74% | 59.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.26% | 96.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.87% | 6.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |