Explore the Family Name Lutkus
The meaning of Lutkus
Altered form of Lithuanian Liutkus: adaptation of Polish Lutka, itself from German Ludwig.
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How common is the last name Lutkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lutkus saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 88,336th. This represents an overall decrease of 10.48%. The count of people with this surname also declined during this period, going from 221 in 2000 to 210 in 2010. This indicates a decrease of 4.98%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals in the U.S. with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #88,336 | -10.48% |
| Count | 221 | 210 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutkus
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lutkus also showed slight changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small change in the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White: in 2000, it stood at 99.10%, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 97.62%, a decrease of 1.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.62% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |