2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Luett
Of German origin, referring to someone from Luett, Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Luett. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luett surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Luett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luett, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luett
The surname Luett is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "leude," meaning "people" or "folk." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a person who lived among a particular community or group.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Luett can be found in various historical documents from the region of Bavaria, Germany. One notable example is the mention of a Johann Luett in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a world history book published in 1493. This reference provides evidence of the name's existence during the late Middle Ages.
Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Luett surname appears in various parish records and legal documents across southern Germany. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with forms such as Luett, Luette, and Luetten appearing in different regions.
One notable individual bearing the Luett name was Hans Luett, a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, Germany, who lived from 1550 to 1624. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy merchants throughout Europe.
In the 18th century, the Luett surname gained prominence in the field of academia. Johann Christian Luett (1720-1795), a German philosopher and theologian, was a prominent figure of the Enlightenment era. His writings on ethics and morality were widely studied and debated among scholars of his time.
As the Luett family spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, the name also appeared in various place names. For example, the village of Luettenbach in Bavaria was likely named after an early settler with the Luett surname.
Another notable figure was Karl Luett (1848-1912), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who pioneered the use of steel in construction. His innovative techniques and designs were instrumental in the development of modern architecture and engineering.
In the 20th century, the Luett surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, including Gerhard Luett (1915-2003), a German artist renowned for his expressionist paintings and sculptures. His works are featured in various museums and galleries across Europe.
While the Luett surname may not be as widespread as some other German names, its rich history and diverse associations with notable individuals highlight its significance in the cultural tapestry of Germany and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luett
Among Census respondents with the surname Luett, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Luett bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Luett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luett
Luett appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 1,554 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Luett surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #154,182 | -1.0% |
| Count | 107 | 103 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luett bearers went from 107 to 103 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 1,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #154,182.
FAQ
Luett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luett?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Luett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Luett?
Luett ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Luett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Luett.
Has Luett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luett went from 107 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Luett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luett, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Luett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Luett (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Luett mean?
Of German origin, referring to someone from Luett, Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Luett (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Luett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.