2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Luterman
A surname possibly derived from the German words "lut" meaning loud and "mann" meaning man.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Luterman. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luterman 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Luterman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luterman
The surname Luterman is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the town of Lüttermenn, which is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name is derived from the Old German words "lüt" and "mann," which translate to "loud" and "man," respectively, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone with a loud or boisterous demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luterman can be found in a parish register from the town of Lüttermenn, dated 1592, which lists a certain Johann Luterman as a resident. Another early reference is in the Kirchenbuch (church book) of the nearby town of Velbert, where a Henrich Luterman is mentioned in an entry from 1617.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the immediate area of its origin. For instance, a man named Peter Luterman is recorded as having lived in the city of Cologne in the 1660s. This suggests that members of the family may have migrated to other parts of Germany during this period.
As for notable individuals with the surname Luterman, one of the earliest was Hans Luterman (1565-1632), a blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Lüttermenn who is credited with developing several innovative techniques for forging iron tools and implements.
Another prominent figure was Anna Luterman (1714-1788), a midwife who practiced in the city of Münster and was renowned for her expertise in delivering difficult births. She is said to have assisted in the delivery of over 5,000 babies during her long career.
In the 19th century, a man named Johann Luterman (1812-1884) gained recognition as a master carpenter and woodworker, with many of his intricate carvings and furniture pieces still on display in various museums in Germany.
Moving into the 20th century, a notable Luterman was Karl Luterman (1915-2005), a German soldier who served in World War II and later became an outspoken advocate for peace and reconciliation between former enemies.
Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of the contemporary German artist and sculptor, Erika Luterman (born 1958), whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and have been praised for their unique blend of traditional and modern styles.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luterman
Among Census respondents with the surname Luterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Luterman 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 Luterman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luterman
Luterman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,296 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-7 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,525 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 9,296 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 7,525 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 Luterman 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 | #141,140 | #148,665 | -5.3% |
| Count | 118 | 111 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luterman bearers went from 118 to 111 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 7,525 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #148,665.
FAQ
Luterman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luterman?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Luterman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Luterman?
Luterman ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Luterman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Luterman.
Has Luterman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luterman went from 118 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Luterman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luterman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Luterman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luterman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Luterman (2000, 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 Luterman mean?
A surname possibly derived from the German words "lut" meaning loud and "mann" meaning man. 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 Luterman (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 surname Luterman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.