2000
#19,687
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,267
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.47
Rare Last name
Lucatero
A surname denoting someone from a mountainous or hilly region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,139 Americans carry the last name Lucatero. That puts it at #15,174 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 160,240 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lucatero 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
2.1K
1 in 160,240
Census rank
#15,174
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,865 bearers of the surname Lucatero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15174th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucatero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lucatero
The surname Lucatero originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lucatus," which translates to "wooded area" or "grove." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked in densely forested regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lucatero name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region in southern Italy. The name appears in a document dated 1287, referring to a landowner named Giovanni Lucatero.
During the Renaissance era, the Lucatero family gained prominence in the city of Florence. Records from the 15th century mention a merchant named Antonio Lucatero, who played a significant role in the city's thriving textile trade. His son, Bernardo Lucatero, born in 1472, became a respected scholar and poet, known for his contributions to the literary circles of the time.
In the 16th century, the Lucatero name spread to other parts of Italy, with members of the family establishing themselves in various professions. Notably, a military commander named Vittorio Lucatero, born in 1539, gained recognition for his service in the Italian Wars, fighting alongside the armies of the Holy Roman Empire.
As the centuries passed, the Lucatero surname continued to be carried by notable individuals across different fields. One such person was Girolamo Lucatero, a renowned architect born in 1688, who was responsible for designing several prominent churches and palaces in Rome during the Baroque period.
Another prominent figure was Maria Lucatero, born in 1817, who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in her native city of Naples, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in Italy.
Throughout its long history, the Lucatero surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling. In some regions, it was recorded as Lucatero, Lucatero, or Lucatieri, reflecting local dialects and naming conventions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lucatero
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucatero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lucatero 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 Lucatero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.1% · 1,811
- White2.4% · 44
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lucatero
Lucatero appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,179
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,786
+519 bearers (+41.0%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Up 3,508 places
2020
#15,174
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,865
+79 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 1,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,687 | 1,267 | 0.47 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,179 | 1,786 | 0.61 | +519 bearers (+41.0%) | Up 3,508 places |
| 2020 | #15,174 | 1,865 | 0.62 | +79 bearers (+4.4%) | Up 1,005 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 Lucatero 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 | #16,179 | #15,174 | 6.2% |
| Count | 1,786 | 1,865 | 4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.61 | 0.62 | 2.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lucatero bearers went from 1,786 to 1,865 (+4.4% change). The surname moved up 1,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,179 to #15,174.
FAQ
Lucatero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lucatero?
Name Census estimates that about 2,139 living Americans carry the surname Lucatero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 160,240 residents.
How common is Lucatero?
Lucatero ranks #15,174 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,865 people with the surname Lucatero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Lucatero.
Has Lucatero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lucatero went from 1,786 recorded bearers to 1,865. That is an increase of 79 (+4.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,179 to #15,174.
What does the Census say about the background of Lucatero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucatero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.2%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lucatero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (1,811 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lucatero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.1%), White (2.4%), Black (0.2%). 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 Lucatero (2000, 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 Lucatero mean?
A surname denoting someone from a mountainous or hilly region. 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 Lucatero (0.62 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 are called Lucatero?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Lucatero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.