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

Lue, 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 Lue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lue in America

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

The Lue 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 Lue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lue 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 Lue

The surname Lue originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "lu" and "leah," which respectively mean "hill" and "clearing." This suggests that the name initially referred to individuals residing near a clearing on a hill or similarly elevated terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lue surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Lue, indicating the name's presence in the latter part of the 11th century.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations of the surname emerged, including Lew, Lewe, and Lewes. These alterations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistent application of spelling conventions during the Middle Ages.

Lue Place, a small village in Somerset, England, is believed to have taken its name from the surname, indicating the presence of Lue families in the area during the medieval period. Additionally, the surname is associated with several notable individuals throughout history.

One such figure was Sir Walter Lue (1546-1612), a prominent English soldier and statesman who served as the Lieutenant of the Tower of London under Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in the suppression of the Essex Rebellion in 1601.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Lue surname was Reverend John Lue (1671-1738), an English clergyman and author who published several theological works, including "The Doctrine of the Trinity Explained" in 1718.

In the literary realm, Elizabeth Lue (1792-1874) was a British novelist and playwright who penned several popular works during the early 19th century, such as "The Heir of Selwood" and "The Baronet's Daughters."

The Lue surname also found its way to the American colonies, with records indicating the presence of William Lue (1628-1691), one of the earliest settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He served as a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Ipswich.

Finally, Robert Lue (1810-1872) was a British architect known for his contributions to the Gothic Revival movement. He designed several notable churches and public buildings, including the Manchester Town Hall extension, completed in 1877.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lue

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

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

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