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

Lugue, 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 Lugue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lugue in America

Lugue is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lugue surname appeared 265 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 Lugue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lugue 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 Lugue

The surname Lugue is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "lugu," which means "marsh" or "swamp," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lugue can be found in the Cartulary of Saint-Sernin, a 12th-century manuscript from the city of Toulouse in southern France. This document mentions a landowner named Arnaud de Lugue, who held properties in the region.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Sancho Lugue was recorded as a member of the court of Alfonso X, the King of Castile and León. Sancho Lugue was known for his contributions to the development of the Castilian language and literature during this period.

During the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Juan Lugue is believed to have accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan Lugue's name appears in some historical records from this era, though little is known about his specific role or achievements.

In the 16th century, a French clergyman named Pierre Lugue (1510-1585) gained prominence for his writings on theology and his involvement in the religious conflicts of the Reformation era. He served as a bishop in the city of Limoges and was known for his efforts to promote religious tolerance.

Another notable figure with the surname Lugue was the Spanish painter Francisco Lugue (1625-1692), who was active during the Baroque period. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in several churches and museums in Spain.

While the surname Lugue is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and connections to various notable individuals throughout the centuries highlight its unique origins and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lugue

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

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

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