2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Luhrman
A surname of German origin meaning "quarryman" or "someone from a town named Luhr."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Luhrman. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luhrman 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Luhrman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luhrman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luhrman
The surname Luhrman has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "luhr," which means "laurel" or "bay tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near laurel trees or worked with them in some capacity.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Luhrman can be found in the town records of Hannover, Germany, from the year 1593. In these records, a man named Hans Luhrman is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the village of Gehrden.
During the 17th century, the name Luhrman began to spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as Lührmann, Lührman, and Luhrmahn emerging. These variations likely arose due to local dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.
In the 18th century, the name Luhrman appeared in historical documents from the city of Hamburg. A notable figure was Johann Luhrman (1723-1789), a successful merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.
As the Luhrman family expanded and migrated, the name also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One of the earliest records of the name in the United States comes from the state of Pennsylvania, where a Johann Luhrman settled in the late 18th century after emigrating from Germany.
Throughout history, several noteworthy individuals have borne the surname Luhrman. These include:
1. Friedrich Luhrman (1804-1872), a German architect known for his work on the Marienkirche in Berlin.
2. Heinrich Luhrman (1865-1938), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Christianity.
3. Baz Luhrmann (born 1962), an Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for films like "Moulin Rouge!" and "The Great Gatsby."
4. Kurt Luhrman (1905-1983), a German-American artist and sculptor whose works were featured in numerous galleries and museums.
5. Ingrid Luhrman (born 1968), a Swedish author and journalist who has written several novels and non-fiction books.
While the surname Luhrman has its roots in Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with families bearing this name found in various countries and cultures. The name's connection to laurel trees and its long history make it a unique and intriguing surname with a rich tapestry of stories and individuals behind it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luhrman
Among Census respondents with the surname Luhrman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Luhrman 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 Luhrman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 9
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luhrman
Luhrman 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
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Up 7,788 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 Luhrman 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 | #157,234 | #149,446 | 5.0% |
| Count | 103 | 110 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luhrman bearers went from 103 to 110 (+6.8% change). The surname moved up 7,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #149,446.
FAQ
Luhrman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luhrman?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Luhrman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Luhrman?
Luhrman ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 110 people with the surname Luhrman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Luhrman.
Has Luhrman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luhrman went from 103 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 7 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Luhrman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luhrman, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Luhrman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luhrman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Hispanic (8.2%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Luhrman (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 Luhrman mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "quarryman" or "someone from a town named Luhr." 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 Luhrman (0.04 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 last name Luhrman?
Want to know how many people have the last name Luhrman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.