Explore the Family Name Lutt
The meaning of Lutt
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Lutte (Old English Lutt, Lutta, from the root lut-, a derivative of lytel ‘little’). 2. German (Lütt): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Lutt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lutt saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 80,678th position, marking a 6.9% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 200 to 235 during this period, representing a 17.5% rise. Furthermore, Lutt's proportion per 100,000 individuals also rose by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #80,678 | 6.9% |
| Count | 200 | 235 | 17.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lutt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 80.50% to 81.28%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 13.00% to 12.77%. However, there was a significant drop in the percentage of those identifying as Black – from 5.00% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010. No data were reported for those with the Lutt surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 81.28% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 12.77% | -1.77% |
| Black | 5% | 2.98% | -40.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |