Explore the Family Name Lutjen
The meaning of Lutjen
North German (Lütjen): variant of Lutgen. Some characteristic forenames: German Gernot, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lutjen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lutjen ranked 59,916 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to 64,200 in 2010 - a change of -7.15 percent. The count also reduced marginally from 315 individuals in 2000 to 310 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -1.59 percent. The proportion per 100k population decreased by -8.33 percent from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #64,200 | -7.15% |
| Count | 315 | 310 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutjen
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals with the surname Lutjen were predominantly White, according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, with 95.56 percent in 2000 and 95.48 percent in 2010. The data showed a slight decrease of -0.08 percent over the decade. The percentage of Lutjens with an Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased to 1.94 percent in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There was also a small proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, but this declined to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year for the surname Lutjen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 95.48% | -0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |