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

Lucario, 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 Lucario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucario in America

Lucario is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucario surname appeared 192 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 Lucario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucario 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 Lucario

The surname Lucario has its origins in the Italian language, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lucarius," which means "of the light" or "one who deals with light." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions related to candle-making, lamp-lighting, or other occupations involving artificial light sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lucario can be found in the Venetian Republic archives from the late 1400s. The name is mentioned in several records of artisans and tradesmen, lending credence to the theory of its occupational origins. Variations in spelling, such as "Lucarrio" and "Luchari," were also common during this period.

In the 16th century, the surname Lucario began to spread throughout the Italian peninsula, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Lombardy. One notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Lucario, a renowned painter from Verona who lived between 1522 and 1590. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy.

As the name gained popularity, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, records show instances of the Lucario surname in France, where it was often Gallicized to "Lucaire" or "Lucaire." One prominent individual with this name was Jacques Lucaire, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1642, who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

By the 18th century, the surname had spread to other parts of the continent, including Germany and the Low Countries. In 1723, a Dutch merchant named Willem Lucario is documented as having established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, dealing in luxury goods from the East Indies.

Moving into the 19th century, the Lucario name can be found in various parts of the world, often carried by individuals of Italian descent who had emigrated to new lands. One such example is Antonio Lucario, an Italian-born architect who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the 1860s and designed several notable buildings in the city's historic center.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Lucario has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and tradesmen. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of several nations, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucario

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

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

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