2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Luciana
Italian topographic surname denoting someone from the city of Lucca or a nearby place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Luciana. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luciana 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Luciana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luciana, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luciana
The surname Luciana has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name Lucius, which means "light" or "bright." This name was quite popular among the ancient Romans and was often bestowed upon children born during the day.
In its earliest form, the surname was spelled Luciana, but over time, it evolved into various regional variations, such as Luciani, Lucciana, and Lucciani. These variations were common in different parts of Italy, reflecting the local dialects and linguistic influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Luciana can be found in the historic town of Lucca, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. This town dates back to the Etruscan period, and its name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." It is possible that the surname Luciana may have originated in this area and later spread to other parts of the country.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Luciana was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Siena. He was a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in the economic development of the region during that time.
Another historical figure bearing the surname Luciana was Lucrezia Luciana, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She was born in Venice in 1520 and gained recognition for her poetic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
During the Renaissance period, the Luciana family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Vincenzo Luciana (1490-1576), a celebrated painter and sculptor from Florence. His works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy, and he was renowned for his masterful depiction of religious scenes and portraits.
In the 18th century, Pietro Luciana (1715-1792) was a prominent architect and urban planner who left his mark on the city of Naples. He designed numerous public buildings, including the Palazzo Reale di Caserta, which is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Italy.
The surname Luciana has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the town of Luciana Siculo in Sicily bears a similar name, although its origin is not directly linked to the surname. Additionally, the Luciana Valley in the Apennine Mountains is a region known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Throughout history, the Luciana surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, architects, merchants, and intellectuals. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the concept of "light" and its Italian roots have remained a constant thread throughout its long and storied history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luciana
Among Census respondents with the surname Luciana, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Luciana 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 Luciana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino12.8% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luciana
Luciana 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+8 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,855 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-17 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,776 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 1,855 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 16,776 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 Luciana 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 | #127,494 | #144,270 | -13.2% |
| Count | 134 | 117 | -12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luciana bearers went from 134 to 117 (-12.7% change). The surname moved down 16,776 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #144,270.
FAQ
Luciana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luciana?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Luciana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Luciana?
Luciana ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Luciana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Luciana.
Has Luciana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luciana went from 134 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 17 (-12.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Luciana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luciana, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Luciana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luciana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Hispanic (12.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). 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 Luciana (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 Luciana mean?
Italian topographic surname denoting someone from the city of Lucca or a nearby place. 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 Luciana (0.04 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 common is the surname Luciana?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Luciana, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.