Explore the Family Name Lutze
The meaning of Lutze
German: variant of Lutz. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Gerhard, Horst, Inge.
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How common is the last name Lutze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lutze" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,035th and by 2010, it had dropped to 42,720th in the ranking system. This represents a drop of approximately 12.32%. Similarly, the count of the surname in the population decreased by 7.48% over this decade, from 548 to 507 individuals. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #42,720 | -12.32% |
| Count | 548 | 507 | -7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutze
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the "Lutze" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those bearing the "Lutze" surname identified as White (95.62% in 2000 and 94.67% in 2010), there were minor changes within other categories. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races doubled from 1.09% to 2.17%. Simultaneously, the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic increased by 20.12%, from 1.64% to 1.97%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 disappeared by the year 2010. The proportions identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistently at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 94.67% | -0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.17% | 99.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.97% | 20.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |