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

Lucidi, 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 Lucidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucidi in America

Lucidi is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucidi surname appeared 263 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 Lucidi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucidi 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 Lucidi

The surname Lucidi is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "lucidus" meaning "bright" or "shining." The earliest known records of this name can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy.

Lucidi is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to individuals with bright or radiant personalities or those who possessed a certain brightness or clarity in their appearance or demeanor. It may have also been given to those engaged in professions or trades that involved working with light or illumination, such as candle makers or lantern bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lucidi name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Lucidi is mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner. Another notable figure from this period was Giacomo Lucidi, a renowned artist and fresco painter active in Florence during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Lucidi family gained prominence in the city of Pisa, where they were known for their involvement in the textile trade. One member of this family, Giovanni Lucidi (1425-1498), was a respected merchant and diplomat who represented the Republic of Pisa in negotiations with neighboring cities.

During the Renaissance period, the Lucidi name was also associated with the arts and intellectual pursuits. Andrea Lucidi (1495-1572), a scholar and humanist from Arezzo, was a renowned teacher and writer who authored several works on philosophy and rhetoric.

In the 18th century, the Lucidi surname gained further recognition through the achievements of Gian Domenico Lucidi (1708-1784), a celebrated architect and engineer from Rome. His most notable works include the design of several churches and palaces in the city, as well as the renovation of the ancient Roman aqueducts.

Throughout the centuries, the Lucidi name has been found in various parts of Italy, with notable concentrations in the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, some variations such as Lucido and Lucida have also been recorded.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucidi

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

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

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