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

Lurtz, 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 Lurtz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lurtz in America

Lurtz is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lurtz surname appeared 132 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 Lurtz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lurtz 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 Lurtz

The surname LURTZ is of Anglo-Saxon origin and can be traced back to the regions of Mercia and Northumbria in England during the 7th and 8th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lur" meaning "lurker" or "spy" and "hytse" meaning "a nook or corner," thus referring to someone who would hide or lurk in corners or secluded places.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LURTZ can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Lurhytse" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Lurhitche," "Lurthitch," and "Lurtche" in various legal documents and tax records. This indicates the name's evolution and regional variations in spelling.

A notable bearer of the name LURTZ was Sir William LURTZ (c. 1290-1356), a knight who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence alongside King Edward III. He was awarded lands in Northumberland for his service to the Crown.

Another prominent figure was John LURTZ (1546-1611), a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and helped establish several charitable institutions in the capital.

In the 17th century, the LURTZ family established themselves in the county of Yorkshire, where they owned substantial land holdings. One member, Thomas LURTZ (1623-1698), was a successful wool merchant and served as the Mayor of Leeds from 1678 to 1679.

During the English Civil War, Captain Richard LURTZ (c. 1610-1659) fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was present at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644 and later received a commission in the New Model Army.

The name LURTZ has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Lurtz Hill in Shropshire and Lurtz Village in Oxfordshire, suggesting that the surname may have originated from or been influenced by these locations.

Throughout its history, the surname LURTZ has been closely tied to the Anglo-Saxon heritage of England and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, and military officers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lurtz

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

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

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