2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lukban
A surname derived from the word "lukban," meaning a small town or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Lukban. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lukban surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Lukban in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lukban, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.7%) and Two or More Races (10.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lukban
The surname Lukban is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the country. It likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.
Lukban may be derived from the Visayan word "lukban," which means a hole or a deep pit. This could suggest that the name initially referred to a geographical feature or a specific location characterized by a hole or a deep pit.
Early historical records mentioning individuals with the surname Lukban are scarce, as written documentation during the Spanish colonial era was limited. However, it is possible that the name appeared in parish records or other local documents from that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lukban was Juan Lukban, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1860 and played a crucial role in the revolutionary movement, serving as a general in the Philippine Revolutionary Army.
Another notable figure with the surname Lukban was Filomena Lukban, a renowned Filipina educator and activist. She was born in 1879 and dedicated her life to promoting women's rights and education in the Philippines.
In the 20th century, Gaspar Lukban (1900-1983) was a renowned Filipino painter and sculptor, known for his contributions to the development of modern art in the Philippines.
The surname Lukban may also be associated with certain place names or locations in the Philippines, although the exact origins and connections are not well documented.
It is worth noting that the surname Lukban has undergone various spellings and variations over time, potentially influenced by regional dialects or the adoption of Spanish naming conventions during the colonial period.
While the surname Lukban is not among the most common in the Philippines, it has a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the diverse linguistic and geographical influences that have shaped the country's heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lukban
Among Census respondents with the surname Lukban, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.7%) and Two or More Races (10.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lukban bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Lukban surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander75.2% · 91
- White10.7% · 13
- Two or more races10.7% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lukban
Lukban appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+12 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,143 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 9,143 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lukban surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #141,309 | 6.1% |
| Count | 109 | 121 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lukban bearers went from 109 to 121 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 9,143 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #141,309.
FAQ
Lukban surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lukban?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Lukban. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Lukban?
Lukban ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Lukban. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lukban.
Has Lukban become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lukban went from 109 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 12 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Lukban?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lukban, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 75.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.7%) and Two or More Races (10.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lukban in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lukban appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (75.2%), White (10.7%), Two or More Races (10.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lukban (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lukban mean?
A surname derived from the word "lukban," meaning a small town or settlement. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lukban (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Lukban?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Lukban on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.