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

Lucente, 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 Lucente surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucente in America

Lucente is the 19559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucente surname appeared 1,380 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 Lucente.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucente 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 Lucente

The surname Lucente originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin word "lucens," which means "shining" or "bright." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone with a radiant or luminous appearance or demeanor.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Lucente can be found in various historical records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable early mention is in the "Libro di Montaperti," a 13th-century manuscript that chronicles the Battle of Montaperti, where a soldier named Lucente di Firenze is listed among the combatants.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the "Catasto Fiorentino," a tax census of Florence, indicating the presence of several Lucente families in the city during that time. The earliest recorded example of the surname dates back to 1346, when a certain Piero Lucente is mentioned in a legal document from Siena.

The Lucente surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the village of Lucente in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, may have derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area. Additionally, the town of Lucentezza in the province of Palermo, Sicily, shares a similar etymology.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Lucente. One of the earliest was Matteo Lucente (c. 1450-1525), a renowned painter from the Umbrian town of Gubbio, known for his vibrant and luminous frescoes adorning various churches and buildings in the region.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Lucente (1570-1644), a Jesuit scholar and theologian from Naples, who authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during the Counter-Reformation period.

In the 18th century, Francesco Lucente (1707-1784) was a celebrated architect and engineer from Abruzzo, known for his contributions to the reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck the region in the mid-1700s.

During the 19th century, the Lucente name gained prominence in the field of literature with the poet and novelist Saverio Lucente (1825-1892), who hailed from Campania and wrote extensively on themes of love, nature, and social commentary.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Mario Lucente (1915-2001) was a respected Italian-American businessman and philanthropist, renowned for his support of various cultural and educational initiatives in both Italy and the United States.

While the surname Lucente may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and association with notable figures across various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucente

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

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

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