Lugar
A Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning "place" or "location".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,028 Americans carry the last name Lugar. That puts it at #27,354 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.30 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 333,419 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lugar 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
1.0K
1 in 333,419
Census rank
#27,354
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
883
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 883 bearers of the surname Lugar in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.30 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 27354th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lugar, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lugar
The surname Lugar is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "lugar" which means "place" or "location" in that language. It is believed to have originated as a toponymic surname, referring to a person's place of residence or origin.
The name Lugar first appeared in records from the Aragon region of Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It was commonly used to identify individuals who lived in or came from a particular village, town, or other geographical location.
One of the earliest known references to the name Lugar can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents and charters from the Kingdom of Aragon. The codex includes mentions of individuals with the surname Lugar, suggesting that it was already in use by the 14th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Lugar spread beyond the Aragon region as a result of migration and population movements within Spain. It can be found in various historical records and documents from different parts of the country.
Notable individuals with the surname Lugar include Juan Lugar (1498-1572), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas. Another prominent figure was Maria Lugar (1620-1692), a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Seville, Spain.
In the 18th century, the name Lugar was also found in some parts of Latin America, likely brought by Spanish settlers and immigrants. One example is Pedro Lugar (1745-1812), a landowner and prominent figure in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico.
As the name Lugar spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative forms include Lugár, Lugare, and Lugaré, reflecting the influence of local dialects and linguistic variations.
Other notable individuals with the surname Lugar include Francisca Lugar (1795-1872), a renowned author and poet from Andalusia, Spain, and Miguel Lugar (1822-1898), a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to several European countries in the 19th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lugar
Among Census respondents with the surname Lugar, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Lugar 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 Lugar surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8%
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4%
- Hispanic or Latino2.8%
- Two or more races0.8%
- Unknown or suppressed0.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lugar 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 | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #27,354 | -2.4% |
| Count | 857 | 883 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.32 | 0.30 | -6.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lugar bearers went from 857 to 883 (+3.0% change). The surname moved down 637 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,717 to #27,354.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lugar
FAQ
Lugar surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lugar?
The surname Lugar holds position #27,354 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,028 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.30 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lugar surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lugar, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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.