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

Lutes, 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 Lutes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lutes in America

Lutes is the 8862nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lutes surname appeared 3,695 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 Lutes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lutes 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 Lutes

The surname LUTES is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name, derived from the Old English word "lutere," which referred to a player of the lute, a stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dating back to 1273, where it appears as "William le Lutour." This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who played the lute.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, the name is recorded as "Johannes le Lutur," further reinforcing its connection with the occupation of a lute player.

The surname LUTES may have also been influenced by the Old French word "lut," which had a similar meaning, suggesting that the name could have been introduced to England by Norman settlers after the Conquest of 1066.

During the 16th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Lute," "Luter," and "Luyter," reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was John Lutes (c. 1598-1661), an English composer and musician who served as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal under King Charles I.

Another early record of the name can be found in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a certain William Lutes was christened in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with Edward Lutes being listed as one of the early settlers in 1637.

Among other notable individuals with the surname LUTES are:

1. Sir John Lutes (1595-1661), an English composer and musician during the Renaissance era.
2. David Lutes (1909-1988), an American football player and coach.
3. William Lutes (1836-1899), a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War.
4. Mary Lutes (1904-1988), an American novelist and short story writer.
5. John Lutes (1932-2012), an American businessman and philanthropist.

While the surname LUTES may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich tapestry of English history and the cultural influence of music and occupational names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lutes

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

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

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