Lucker
A variant spelling of the German surname Lucker, referring to one from Luckau or Lucker, towns in Brandenburg, Germany.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Lucker. That puts it at #48,256 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lucker surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#48,256
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
438
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 438 bearers of the surname Lucker in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 48256th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lucker
The surname Lucker has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "loca," which referred to a small enclosed area or a meadow. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or an enclosed area of land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lucker can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a person named Osbert Lucker is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in England.
The Lucker surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Locker Farm in Derbyshire and Lucker in Northumberland. These place names likely originated from the same Old English word "loca," suggesting that the surname may have been adopted by people who lived or worked in these areas.
In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Lucker was Robert Lucker, who was mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1221. Another early record is that of William Lucker, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.
During the 16th century, the Lucker surname appeared in several records, including the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire in 1523, where a John Lucker is mentioned. Additionally, a Thomas Lucker was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Lincolnshire in 1543.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Lucker was John Lucker, who was born in 1585 in Herefordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community.
Another notable figure was George Lucker, born in 1623 in Yorkshire, England. He was a renowned scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a significant individual with the Lucker surname was William Lucker (1712-1788), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London. He was known for his charitable contributions to various causes, including the establishment of schools and hospitals.
Throughout history, the Lucker surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Locker, Lucre, and Luckere, reflecting the regional dialects and the evolving language over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lucker
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lucker bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lucker surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2%
- Black or African American2.3%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
- Two or more races1.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lucker surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,256 | #48,256 | 0.0% |
| Count | 438 | 438 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Lucker bearers went from 438 to 438 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #48,256 to #48,256.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lucker
FAQ
Lucker surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lucker?
The surname Lucker holds position #48,256 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lucker surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lucker, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Black (2.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.