Find out how popular the last name Luhman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Luhman.

Luhman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Luhman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luhman in America

Luhman is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luhman surname appeared 668 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Luhman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luhman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Luhman

The surname Luhman originated in Germany and its earliest records can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old German word "luh" meaning a small wooded area or grove, combined with the suffix "-man" indicating a person associated with or living near such a place.

One of the earliest known references to the name Luhman can be found in a record from the town of Hannover, dating back to 1572, where a certain Johannes Luhman is mentioned as a landowner. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive term to identify individuals residing near or associated with a particular wooded area.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various church records and legal documents across different regions of Germany, suggesting that it had spread and become established as a surname. Some early recorded spellings include Luhmann, Luhmann, and Luehmann, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the Luhman surname emerged. One such figure was Karl Luhman (1765-1834), a prominent merchant and trader from Hamburg, who played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Another notable Luhman was Johann Luhman (1823-1901), a German author and historian who wrote extensively about the cultural heritage and traditions of his native region. His works provide valuable insights into the lives and customs of people during that era.

In the realm of art, Friedrich Luhman (1888-1957) was a renowned German painter and sculptor, known for his realistic depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in various museums and galleries across Europe.

As German immigration to the United States and other parts of the world increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Luhman surname also spread to other continents. One notable American bearing this name was William Luhman (1876-1944), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations in his community.

Overall, the surname Luhman has a rich history deeply rooted in German culture and traditions, with its origins tracing back to the descriptive naming practices of the 16th century. Despite its geographic spread, the name continues to carry the essence of its German heritage, serving as a testament to the diverse cultural tapestry woven by migration and ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luhman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Luhman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Luhman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Luhman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Luhman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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