2000
#12,845
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,196
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.81
Rare Last name
Lucchesi
An Italian toponymic surname indicating someone from the Tuscan city of Lucca.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,329 Americans carry the last name Lucchesi. That puts it at #14,190 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,168 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lucchesi 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lucchesi with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 147,168
Census rank
#14,190
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,031 bearers of the surname Lucchesi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14190th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lucchesi
The surname Lucchesi originated in Italy, particularly in the region of Lucca, a city located in Tuscany. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.
Lucchesi is derived from the Italian word "Lucchese," which means "someone from Lucca." The city of Lucca has a long history dating back to the Etruscan and Roman eras, and it was an important center of commerce and culture during the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lucchesi appeared in a manuscript from the 13th century, which referred to a merchant family from Lucca. The name may have also been mentioned in other historical documents related to trade or commerce in the region.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Francesco Lucchesi was a renowned painter and sculptor who lived and worked in Lucca. He was known for his contributions to the Sienese school of art and his works can be found in various churches and museums in Italy.
Another prominent individual with the surname Lucchesi was Girolamo Lucchesi (1470-1542), an Italian humanist and scholar who served as a diplomat and secretary to several popes during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, the Lucchesi family played a significant role in the silk trade in Lucca, which was a thriving industry at the time. They established a successful business and contributed to the city's economic prosperity.
In the 17th century, a member of the Lucchesi family, Pietro Lucchesi (1616-1680), was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Lucca, including the Church of San Michele in Foro and the Palazzo Lucchesi-Palli.
Another notable figure with the surname Lucchesi was Girolamo Lucchesini (1751-1825), an Italian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany to various European courts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
While the origin of the surname Lucchesi is firmly rooted in the city of Lucca and its surrounding areas, over time, individuals with this name have spread to other parts of Italy and around the world, carrying with them the rich history and cultural significance of their surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lucchesi
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lucchesi 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 Lucchesi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 1,819
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 115
- Two or more races3.2% · 66
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 17
- Black or African American0.6% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lucchesi
Lucchesi 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
#13,713
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,207
+11 bearers (+0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 868 places
2020
#14,190
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,031
-176 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 477 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,845 | 2,196 | 0.81 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,713 | 2,207 | 0.75 | +11 bearers (+0.5%) | Down 868 places |
| 2020 | #14,190 | 2,031 | 0.68 | -176 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 477 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 Lucchesi 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 | #13,713 | #14,190 | -3.5% |
| Count | 2,207 | 2,031 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lucchesi bearers went from 2,207 to 2,031 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 477 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,713 to #14,190.
FAQ
Lucchesi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lucchesi?
Name Census estimates that about 2,329 living Americans carry the surname Lucchesi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,168 residents.
How common is Lucchesi?
Lucchesi ranks #14,190 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 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 2,031 people with the surname Lucchesi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,329), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 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 Lucchesi.
Has Lucchesi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lucchesi went from 2,207 recorded bearers to 2,031. That is a decrease of 176 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,713 to #14,190.
What does the Census say about the background of Lucchesi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucchesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lucchesi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (1,819 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lucchesi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Lucchesi (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 Lucchesi mean?
An Italian toponymic surname indicating someone from the Tuscan city of Lucca. 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 Lucchesi (0.68 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 share the surname Lucchesi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.