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

Lutin, 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 Lutin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lutin in America

Lutin is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lutin surname appeared 281 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 Lutin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lutin 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 Lutin

The surname LUTIN is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "lutin," which means "elf" or "hobgoblin." This word itself is thought to have stemmed from the Latin word "luiton," which referred to a type of malevolent spirit or demon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LUTIN surname can be found in the 13th century French text "Le Roman de la Rose," which mentions a character named "Lutin." This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname or nickname during that time.

In the 14th century, the village of Lutines, located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France, was mentioned in historical records. It is possible that the LUTIN surname originated from this place name, or vice versa, with the village being named after an early bearer of the surname.

One notable individual with the LUTIN surname was Jean Lutin (c. 1510-1572), a French Protestant theologian and author who played a significant role in the Reformation movement. His works, such as "De la Sainte Cène" (On the Holy Supper), were influential in shaping Protestant doctrine.

In the 17th century, Marie Lutin (c. 1620-1690) was a French midwife and herbalist known for her expertise in traditional medicine. She authored a book titled "Le Jardin des Simples" (The Garden of Simples), which detailed the medicinal properties of various herbs and plants.

Another notable bearer of the LUTIN surname was Pierre Lutin (1719-1797), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of Général de Division and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his service.

In the 19th century, François Lutin (1824-1892) was a renowned French sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout France, including the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The LUTIN surname has also been associated with several place names in France, such as the village of Lutine in the Normandy region and the commune of Lutins in the Pays de la Loire region. These place names likely derived from the surname or vice versa, further emphasizing the name's French origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lutin

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

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

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