2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Luksha
A surname of Russian origin meaning "loop" or "bow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Luksha. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luksha 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Luksha in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luksha, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (7.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luksha
The surname Luksha has its origins in the Slavic language and can be traced back to the countries of Russia and Ukraine. It is believed to have derived from the Old East Slavic word "luksha," which referred to a type of edible mushroom. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was associated with the gathering or selling of these mushrooms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Luksha can be found in the Muscovite census records of the late 15th century, where it appears as "Luksha." This indicates that the name was already in use among the Russian population during that time period.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name such as "Lukshyn" and "Lukshenko" can be found in archival documents from various regions of Russia and Ukraine. These variations likely emerged as a result of the addition of patronymic suffixes, which were commonly used in Slavic naming traditions.
Interestingly, the Luksha surname also has a connection to a place name in Russia. The village of Lukshino, located in the Vologda Oblast region, is believed to have been named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Luksha.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Luksha surname. One of the earliest recorded was Ivan Luksha, a Russian merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Nikolai Luksha, a Ukrainian-born Soviet military officer who played a role in the defense of Moscow during World War II.
In the 20th century, Valery Luksha was a Russian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aviation technology. He was born in 1926 and played a key role in the development of several advanced aircraft designs during the Soviet era.
Another notable individual with the Luksha surname was Galina Luksha, a Russian writer and journalist who was born in 1940. She was known for her works exploring themes of social and cultural issues in Soviet society.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Yuri Luksha, a Russian entrepreneur and futurist born in 1977. He has gained recognition for his work in the fields of technology, education, and social innovation, particularly in the areas of emerging technologies and future studies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luksha
Among Census respondents with the surname Luksha, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (7.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Luksha 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 Luksha surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.5% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Two or more races7.0% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luksha
Luksha 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,590 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,590 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 Luksha 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 | #148,347 | #145,757 | 1.7% |
| Count | 111 | 115 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luksha bearers went from 111 to 115 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,590 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,757.
FAQ
Luksha surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luksha?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Luksha. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Luksha?
Luksha ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Luksha. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Luksha.
Has Luksha become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luksha went from 111 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Luksha?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luksha, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (7.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Luksha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.5% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luksha appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.5%), Hispanic (9.6%), Two or More Races (7.0%). 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 Luksha (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 Luksha mean?
A surname of Russian origin meaning "loop" or "bow". 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 Luksha (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 have the surname Luksha?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.