Explore the Family Name Lutter
The meaning of Lutter
1. English: variant of Luter. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places so called, for example near Hanover. 3. German: variant of Luther. 4. Dutch: habitational name for someone from De Lutte in Overijssel. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhardt, Gerd, Helmut, Horst, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Lutter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lutter has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,970th in popularity and dropped to 30,767th by 2010, marking a 10% decrease. The actual number of individuals with the surname also fell from 807 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, representing a 6.2% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 13.33%, dropping from 0.3 to 0.26 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #30,767 | -10% |
| Count | 807 | 757 | -6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutter
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lutter, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname nearly doubled, increasing from 0.62% to 1.19%. The Hispanic representation also saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.12% to 2.64%. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained high at 93.79%, this is a slight decrease from the 95.29% reported in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with the Lutter surname decreased by 26.81%, falling from 2.35% to 1.72%. There were no reported individuals of Two or More Races or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.79% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.64% | 135.71% |
| Black | 2.35% | 1.72% | -26.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 1.19% | 91.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |