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

Lucchese, 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 Lucchese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucchese in America

Lucchese is the 29626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucchese surname appeared 795 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 Lucchese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucchese 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 Lucchese

The surname Lucchese originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is derived from the Italian city of Lucca, which dates back to ancient Roman times. The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, when it became common practice to adopt surnames based on one's place of origin or residence.

The earliest known record of the surname Lucchese can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of documents from the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name has been in use for well over a thousand years.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the Lucchese surname. One of the most prominent was Pietro Lucchese (1455-1520), a renowned Italian painter and architect who worked in Florence and Rome. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Lucchese (1470-1544), a Florentine humanist and philosopher who was a member of the Platonic Academy of Florence. He was a renowned scholar and wrote extensively on Platonic and Neoplatonic philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Lucchese family played a significant role in the political and economic life of Lucca. Vincenzo Lucchese (1620-1687) was a prominent merchant and banker who served as a member of the city's governing council, the Anziani.

During the 18th century, the Lucchese name gained recognition in the literary world. Giuseppe Lucchese (1738-1805) was an Italian poet and playwright who wrote several successful comedies and tragedies that were performed in theaters throughout Italy.

In more recent history, Salvatore Lucchese (1888-1964) was a notable Italian-American entrepreneur who founded the Lucchese Boot Company in San Antonio, Texas. His handcrafted cowboy boots became iconic symbols of the American West and were worn by numerous celebrities and public figures.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Lucchese surname who have left their mark throughout history. The name's longevity and endurance across centuries and continents are a testament to its rich Italian heritage and the significant contributions made by those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucchese

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

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

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