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

Luckie, 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 Luckie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luckie in America

Luckie is the 20926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luckie surname appeared 1,259 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 Luckie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luckie 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 Luckie

The surname Luckie is of Scottish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the Lowlands region of Scotland during the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "luccu," meaning "lock" or "enclosed place," which suggests that it may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small valley or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which lists a John Luckie from Lanarkshire as one of the Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name also appears in various charters and court records from the 14th and 15th centuries, with spellings such as "Luckye," "Luckie," and "Lukkie."

In the 16th century, the Luckie family was well-established in the Renfrewshire area, with several members holding positions of prominence. One notable individual was Sir William Luckie (c. 1520-1587), who served as a judge and member of the Scottish Privy Council during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots.

The name Luckie is also associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Luckie Village in West Lothian and Luckie Muir in Lanarkshire. These place names likely derived from the surname and may have been named after early settlers with the Luckie name.

Over the centuries, the Luckie surname has been borne by several notable individuals, including:

1. Robert Luckie (c. 1580-1637), a Scottish clergyman and author who served as the minister of Kilwinning Parish.
2. James Luckie (1692-1768), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics.
3. John Luckie (1760-1821), a Scottish engineer and inventor known for his improvements to the steam engine and other industrial machinery.
4. Margaret Luckie (1808-1891), a Scottish poet and author whose works often explored themes of nature and rural life.
5. Sir Thomas Luckie (1848-1919), a Scottish politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament and played a significant role in the development of the shipbuilding industry in Glasgow.

The Luckie surname continues to be prevalent in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in countries with significant Scottish heritage, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luckie

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

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

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