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

Lucich, 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 Lucich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucich in America

Lucich is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucich surname appeared 396 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 Lucich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucich 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 Lucich

The surname LUCICH is believed to have originated in Croatia, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Croatian word "lučić," which means "little light" or "little torch." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a lamplighter or a torchbearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LUCICH can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Dubrovnik, which was a prominent maritime republic at the time. The document mentions a person named Nikola Lucich, who was a ship's captain.

The name LUCICH is also associated with the island of Korčula, located in the Adriatic Sea. In the 16th century, there were several notable individuals from the island who bore this surname. One of them was Petar Lucich, a renowned Renaissance writer and playwright who lived from 1490 to 1557.

During the 17th century, the name LUCICH gained prominence in the region of Dalmatia, which was part of the Venetian Republic. In 1653, a document from the city of Zadar mentions a nobleman named Ivan Lucich, who held a prominent position in the local government.

In the 18th century, the name LUCICH spread to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. One notable figure from this period was Matija Lucich, a Franciscan friar and writer who lived from 1725 to 1789. He was known for his works on theology and philosophy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name LUCICH can be found in various parts of Croatia and neighboring regions. One notable individual was Josip Lucich, a Croatian poet and journalist who lived from 1826 to 1882. He played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement, which aimed to promote the Croatian language and culture.

Throughout its history, the surname LUCICH has been associated with several place names and variations in spelling. For example, the town of Lučići on the island of Hvar is believed to be named after a family with the surname LUCICH. Additionally, the name has been spelled as Lučić, Lucić, and Lucich, depending on the region and time period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucich

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

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

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