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

Lucus, 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 Lucus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lucus in America

Lucus is the 21926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lucus surname appeared 1,184 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 Lucus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lucus 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 Lucus

The surname "LUCUS" has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "luccā," meaning "grove" or "small wood." This name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a small wooded area or grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landowners and their holdings in England after the Norman Conquest. The name "Lucus" appears in this historic document, suggesting its use as a surname during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Robert Lucus from Oxfordshire, England. This is one of the earliest known individuals with this surname. Around the same time, the name "Lucus" was also recorded in various medieval manuscripts and charters from different regions of England.

During the 14th century, the surname "Lucus" underwent variations in spelling, with forms such as "Luckas" and "Lukas" appearing in historical records. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One notable individual with the surname "Lucus" was Sir John Lucus, a knight who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VII and served as a member of the king's council.

In the 16th century, the surname "Lucus" was also found in several place names across England, such as "Lucus Green" in Berkshire and "Lucus Hill" in Gloucestershire. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the connection between the name and its meaning related to wooded areas.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Lucus, an English author and poet who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She published several works, including a collection of poems titled "The Mirror of Maidens."

In the 17th century, the surname "Lucus" continued to be used in various parts of England. One notable figure was Sir Thomas Lucus, a wealthy landowner and member of Parliament who lived from 1615 to 1684.

By the 18th century, the surname had spread to other parts of the British Isles, with records showing individuals with the name "Lucus" in Scotland and Ireland. During this period, variations in spelling continued, with forms such as "Luckus" and "Luckuss" appearing in historical documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lucus

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

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

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