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

Lueken, 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 Lueken surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lueken in America

Lueken is the 31482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lueken surname appeared 735 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 Lueken.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lueken 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 Lueken

The surname LUEKEN is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "luekin," which means "to peek" or "to look out." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a lookout point or a watchtower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LUEKEN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the Anhalt region of Germany, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Luekin" from the town of Zerbst in the year 1268.

In the 14th century, the name LUEKEN appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, often associated with place names or locations. For instance, in 1342, a "Johannes Lueken von Halberstadt" was mentioned in a document from the city of Halberstadt.

During the 16th century, the name LUEKEN gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Lueken (1533-1595), a notable German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Lübeck and is remembered for his contributions to the Lutheran Church.

Another notable figure with the surname LUEKEN was Gottfried Lueken (1619-1683), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. His compositions, particularly his church music, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name LUEKEN was associated with Georg Lueken (1720-1788), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their classification. He was born in Hamburg and is remembered for his extensive herbarium collection.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname LUEKEN was Wilhelm Lueken (1843-1921), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) from 1890 to 1912. He was a prominent figure in the National Liberal Party and played a crucial role in shaping Germany's political landscape during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname LUEKEN has been associated with various locations and place names across Germany, such as Lübeck, Halberstadt, and Zerbst, reflecting the geographic spread of the name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lueken

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

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

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