Lutes
Lutes Meaning & Origin
About Lutes
The surname Lutes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lute," meaning "lute" or "musical instrument." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who played the lute or made lutes. Over time, the surname Lutes may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a lute player or had some association with the instrument. Today, individuals with the surname Lutes can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lutes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lutes: 3,695
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 8,862
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.25
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lutes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lutes is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lutes in Braille
Here's how to represent Lutes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lutes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lutes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
