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

Donlucas, 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 Donlucas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Donlucas in America

Donlucas is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Donlucas surname appeared 110 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 Donlucas.

The history of the last name Donlucas

The surname DONLUCAS is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon.

One possible derivation of the name DONLUCAS is from the combination of the Spanish words "don" and "lucas." The prefix "don" was a title of respect and nobility, often used before a person's name to denote their high social standing or rank. The name "Lucas" is itself derived from the Latin name "Lucas," meaning "from Lucania," a region in ancient Italy.

In the earliest records, the name DONLUCAS appeared in various spellings, such as "DonLucas," "Donlucas," and "Don Lucas." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in medieval times.

One of the earliest documented references to the name DONLUCAS can be found in the chronicles of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula and the Muslim rulers of the time. In these chronicles, a nobleman named Fernando DONLUCAS is mentioned as a valiant knight who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212.

During the Renaissance period, the DONLUCAS name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pedro DONLUCAS (1490-1560) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the development of the pastoral novel genre in Spain.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DONLUCAS surname was Miguel DONLUCAS (1605-1672), a skilled architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in Madrid and other parts of Spain.

The DONLUCAS name also had a presence in the New World, as Spanish colonists and explorers carried the name across the Atlantic. One such figure was Hernán DONLUCAS (1570-1638), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a governor in the region.

Another prominent individual with the DONLUCAS surname was María DONLUCAS (1785-1860), a renowned Spanish painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works depicting scenes from daily life and religious subjects.

While the DONLUCAS name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with strong Spanish cultural influences, such as Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Donlucas

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

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 Donlucas 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.

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

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