Explore the Family Name Lutzke
The meaning of Lutzke
German: from a pet form of Lutz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lutzke in the United States?
The surname Lutzke has seen a decline in popularity according to data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 42,604, but by 2010, it had dropped to 47,107, a decrease of 10.57%. The count also decreased from 479 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a drop of 5.85%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k also declined by 16.67%, going from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #47,107 | -10.57% |
| Count | 479 | 451 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lutzke
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lutzke surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 97.70% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. Interestingly, the group indicating two or more races increased by 70.19%, moving from 1.04% to 1.77%. In addition, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group represented 2.00% of the Lutzke surname holders. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no presence among those with the Lutzke surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.57% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.77% | 70.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |