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

Lucio, 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 Lucio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucio in America

Lucio is the 3631st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucio surname appeared 9,780 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Lucio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucio 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 Lucio

The surname Lucio has its roots in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Lucius, which means "bright" or "shining." This name was particularly popular in ancient Rome and was borne by several notable historical figures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lucio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters from the Campania region of southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, such as Lucius, Lucio, and Luccio, suggesting its widespread usage in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the name Lucio gained prominence in Italian literature and art. One notable bearer of the name was Lucio Battisti (1935-1998), an Italian singer-songwriter and composer who was a prominent figure in the Italian pop music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

In the 16th century, the surname Lucio can be found in historical records from the city of Naples. Antonio Lucio (c. 1505-1583) was a renowned Neapolitan philosopher and jurist who played an influential role in the development of legal thought during the Renaissance.

Moving further back in time, the name Lucio has been associated with several Roman emperors. One of the most notable was Lucius Verus (130-169 AD), who co-ruled the Roman Empire alongside Marcus Aurelius from 161 to 169 AD.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Lucio was Lucio Vitruvio Pollione (c. 80-70 BC), a Roman architect, engineer, and author of the influential treatise "De Architectura," which was a significant contribution to the field of architecture in ancient Rome.

In the realm of literature, Lucio Anneo Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD), a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman, was a prominent figure in the Silver Age of Latin literature. His writings, including his philosophical works and tragedies, had a lasting impact on Western thought and literature.

While the surname Lucio has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, where it is often spelled as Lucío or Luzio. However, the historical roots and significance of this name remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucio

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

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

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