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

Luteran, 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 Luteran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luteran in America

Luteran is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luteran surname appeared 196 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 Luteran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luteran 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 Luteran

The surname Luteran has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the town of Lautern, which means "clear" or "pure" in German.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luteran can be found in the Bavarian town records of Lautern, where a certain Johannes Luteran was mentioned as a resident in 1387. This suggests that the surname may have derived from the place name Lautern, indicating that the family originated from this town.

In the 15th century, the surname Luteran appeared in various documents and records across southern Germany. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include Hans Luteran, a merchant from Nuremberg, who was born in 1421 and died in 1489.

As the surname spread beyond its original region, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Luttern, Luttern, and Lutteran. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the 16th century, the Luteran surname gained some prominence in the context of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther, the renowned theologian and leader of the Reformation, was often referred to as "Luteran" by his contemporaries, although this was not his actual surname.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Luteran was Johann Luteran, a Lutheran theologian and scholar born in 1612 in Saxony. He played a significant role in shaping the teachings and practices of the Lutheran church during his lifetime.

Another notable individual from the 18th century was Friedrich Luteran, a German philosopher and writer born in 1734 in Weimar. He was known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Luteran surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany, as well as in other German-speaking regions of Europe. One prominent figure was Karl Luteran, a German composer and musician born in 1823 in Leipzig. He composed several operas and orchestral works that were performed in major cities across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Luteran has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, theologians, artists, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to a specific region in Germany, the name has spread and evolved over the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and historical significance of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luteran

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

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

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