Explore the Family Name Luthe
The meaning of Luthe
German (Lüthe): variant of Lüth (see Lueth).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luthe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luthe has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 71,372nd place in 2000 to 77,522nd place in 2010, reflecting an 8.62% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 3.14%, from 255 people in 2000 to 247 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #77,522 | -8.62% |
| Count | 255 | 247 | -3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luthe
The ethnicity of people with the surname Luthe was predominantly white in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.65% of people with this surname identified as white, which increased slightly to 97.98% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (1.96%) that identified as Hispanic; however, this number dropped to zero in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races, were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97.98% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |