UK surname
A Low German surname meaning someone from the place called Lutum.
In the 1881 census there were 79 people recorded with the Luttman surname, ranking it #22,357 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 86, ranked #32,570, down from #22,357 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, St Leonard Shoreditch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Luttman is 146 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8.9%.
1881 census count
79
Ranked #22,357
Modern count
86
2016, ranked #32,570
Peak year
1911
146 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Luttman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Luttman surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 59 | #22,756 |
| 1861 | historical | 40 | #28,970 |
| 1881 | historical | 79 | #22,357 |
| 1891 | historical | 95 | #24,694 |
| 1901 | historical | 117 | #20,830 |
| 1911 | historical | 146 | #18,179 |
| 1997 | modern | 94 | #27,781 |
| 1998 | modern | 94 | #28,435 |
| 1999 | modern | 94 | #28,593 |
| 2000 | modern | 93 | #28,701 |
| 2001 | modern | 86 | #29,281 |
| 2002 | modern | 88 | #29,534 |
| 2003 | modern | 85 | #29,877 |
| 2004 | modern | 79 | #30,799 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 80 | #31,149 |
| 2007 | modern | 85 | #30,954 |
| 2008 | modern | 84 | #31,370 |
| 2009 | modern | 87 | #31,489 |
| 2010 | modern | 91 | #31,497 |
| 2011 | modern | 83 | #32,336 |
| 2012 | modern | 81 | #32,796 |
| 2013 | modern | 86 | #32,557 |
| 2014 | modern | 88 | #32,495 |
| 2015 | modern | 86 | #32,604 |
| 2016 | modern | 86 | #32,570 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, St Dunstan Stepney and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestbury | Cheshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Luttman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Luttman, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Luttman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Luttman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Luttman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Luttman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Luttman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname LUTTMAN originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "lud" meaning "people" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was considered a leader or representative of the common people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LUTTMAN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this record, a person named "Johannes Luttmann" is mentioned in connection with a land transaction in the year 1276.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name LUTTMAN appeared in various other historical records across different regions of Germany, such as the "Lüttmann" spelling in the city of Bremen and the "Luttmann" spelling in the city of Lübeck.
One notable individual with the surname LUTTMAN was Johann Luttmann (1528-1589), a German theologian and reformer who was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation. He served as a pastor and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in the city of Magdeburg.
Another historical figure bearing the LUTTMAN name was Gottfried Luttmann (1670-1737), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He held important positions as an organist in various churches in Hamburg and was known for his contributions to sacred music.
In the 19th century, the surname LUTTMAN gained recognition through the work of Carl Luttmann (1853-1923), a German artist and illustrator famous for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes. His paintings and etchings captured the spirit of rural life in Germany during that era.
The name LUTTMAN can also be associated with geographic locations, such as the village of Luttmannsee in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, which likely derived its name from the surname itself.
Throughout history, the LUTTMAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and religious leaders, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Luttman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Buckinghamshire leads with 27 Luttmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 59.46x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | 27 | 59.46x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.68x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 2.00x |
| Surrey | 15 | 4.10x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 1.58x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.67x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.39x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wycombe in Buckinghamshire leads with 18 Luttmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 532.54x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wycombe | 18 | 532.54x |
| Manchester | 11 | 27.45x |
| Camberwell | 9 | 18.76x |
| Aston Clinton | 7 | 1842.11x |
| Kensington London | 7 | 16.76x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 6.11x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 4 | 25.02x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 7.12x |
| Alveston | 2 | 800.00x |
| Bermondsey | 2 | 8.94x |
| Datchet | 2 | 645.16x |
| Farnworth | 2 | 37.45x |
| Horwich | 2 | 206.19x |
| Bidford | 1 | 250.00x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 7.56x |
| Thaxted | 1 | 204.08x |
| Westerham | 1 | 169.49x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Luttman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Luttman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 79 people were recorded with the Luttman surname. That placed it at #22,357 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 86 in 2016. That gives Luttman a modern rank of #32,570.
A Low German surname meaning someone from the place called Lutum.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Luttman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.