Explore the Family Name Luthy
The meaning of Luthy
Swiss German (Lüthy): variant of Lüthi (see Luthi), also found in France.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luthy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luthy was ranked 24,929 in popularity in 2000 and 25,518 in 2010. This indicates a decrease in rank by approximately 2.36%. However, the count of individuals with the Luthy surname increased from 936 in 2000 to 968 in 2010, an increase of 3.42%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010, reflecting a change of -5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #25,518 | -2.36% |
| Count | 936 | 968 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luthy
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Luthy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in the year 2000, 96.47% identified as white, which rose slightly to 96.69% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both increased from 0 in 2000 to 0.72% and 0.62% respectively in 2010. Those indicating they are of two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.92% to 1.76% over the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either census year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 0.53% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.69% | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.76% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |