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

Luman, 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 Luman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luman in America

Luman is the 15827th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luman surname appeared 1,839 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Luman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luman 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 Luman

The surname Luman is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "lum" or "loman," which referred to a person associated with a deep pool or a valley. This name could have been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a pool or valley, or it may have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or around such geographical features.

Historically, the name Luman can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing individuals bearing this surname residing in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. One of the earliest documented references to the name is found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which listed a Robert Luman in Lincolnshire.

In the 14th century, the Luman name appeared in several tax and census records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, which recorded a John Luman in Nottinghamshire. This suggests that the name was well-established in these regions during that period.

Interestingly, the surname Luman also has connections to place names in England. For instance, the village of Luman in Lincolnshire may have derived its name from the Old English word "lum," potentially indicating a relationship between the surname and the location.

Among notable historical figures bearing the Luman surname, one can mention John Luman (c. 1535-1605), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Nicholas' Church in Nottingham during the late 16th century. Another figure was William Luman (1616-1688), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Nottinghamshire, who played a role in the local administration during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a notable Luman was Thomas Luman (1738-1804), an English author and poet who published several works, including "The Pleasures of Nature" and "The Rural Muse." Additionally, Mary Luman (1760-1842) was a well-known painter and illustrator from Lincolnshire, known for her portraits and landscape paintings.

The 19th century saw the rise of Robert Luman (1819-1887), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Nottinghamshire, who made significant contributions to the local economy through his textile manufacturing business.

While the Luman surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins and historical connections can be traced back to the medieval period in the English counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luman

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

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 Luman 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 Luman 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 Luman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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