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

Lugones, 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 Lugones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lugones in America

Lugones is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lugones surname appeared 310 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 Lugones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lugones 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 Lugones

The surname Lugones has its origins in Spain and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "lugón," which means "big place" or "large village." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived in or came from a large settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the Lugones surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various Spanish documents and manuscripts. One notable example is the Becerro de las Behetrías, a historical record from the 13th century that listed landowners and their properties in medieval Castile.

In terms of geographical distribution, the Lugones surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Spain, such as Asturias and Cantabria. It is possible that the name may have originated from a specific place name, although no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Lugones surname. One of the earliest was Sancho Lugones, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the 13th century and held significant land holdings in the region of Asturias. Another prominent figure was Diego Lugones, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Moving forward in time, Leopoldo Lugones (1874-1938) was an influential Argentine writer, poet, and intellectual who played a significant role in the literary and cultural movements of his time. His works, such as "El payador" and "Las fuerzas extrañas," are considered classics of Argentine literature.

Another notable individual was José Lugones (1883-1958), a Spanish painter and sculptor who was part of the Modernist movement in Spain. His works, which included paintings, sculptures, and stained glass designs, can be found in various churches and public buildings throughout Spain.

Lastly, Néstor Lugones (1919-2001) was an Argentine chess player who achieved the title of International Master. He represented Argentina in numerous international chess tournaments and made significant contributions to the development of chess in his home country.

While the Lugones surname may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, where it continues to be a prominent surname today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lugones

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

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

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