2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lutkins
A medieval surname derived from the Old English words "lut" (little) and "kin" (child or young one), possibly referring to a small or young person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Lutkins. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lutkins 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Lutkins in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lutkins, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lutkins
The surname Lutkins has its origins traced back to the region of Lutkins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch word "lut," meaning "small" or "little," combined with the suffix "-kin," which was a diminutive form used to indicate a small or lesser version of something.
Historically, the name Lutkins was associated with people who lived or worked in or near the village of Lutkins, which was located in the province of Friesland. The earliest recorded mention of the name dates back to 1578, when a certain Jan Lutkins was listed in a parish register in the town of Leeuwarden.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Lutkins was Pieter Lutkins (1585-1654), a Dutch merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch West India Company. Another prominent individual was Gerrit Lutkins (1620-1688), a renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
As the Dutch colonized various parts of the world, the name Lutkins spread to other regions. In the late 17th century, records show that a family named Lutkins settled in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became part of the state of New York.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Lutkins was Johannes Lutkins (1712-1785), a Dutch theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another individual of note was Willem Lutkins (1740-1812), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Dutch East Indies.
During the 19th century, the name Lutkins continued to be found in various parts of the Netherlands, as well as in areas with Dutch influence or settlement. One notable figure from this period was Dirk Lutkins (1810-1888), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Over time, the surname Lutkins has undergone various spelling variations, including Luttkins, Luttkens, and Lutkens, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Dutch word "lut" and its association with the village of Lutkins in Friesland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lutkins
Among Census respondents with the surname Lutkins, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lutkins 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 Lutkins surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lutkins
Lutkins appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 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 Lutkins 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 | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lutkins bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Lutkins surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lutkins?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Lutkins. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Lutkins?
Lutkins ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Lutkins. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Lutkins.
Has Lutkins become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lutkins went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Lutkins?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lutkins, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Lutkins in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lutkins appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Lutkins (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 Lutkins mean?
A medieval surname derived from the Old English words "lut" (little) and "kin" (child or young one), possibly referring to a small or young person. 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 Lutkins (0.03 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 Lutkins?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.