2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Luqueno
A surname originating from Luque, a town in Andalusia, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Luqueno. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Luqueno 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Luqueno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Luqueno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and White (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Luqueno
The surname Luqueno originated in Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "luqueño," which means "a person from Luque," a town located in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia. This suggests that the name's roots may lie in this particular region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Luqueno surname can be found in the archives of the town of Luque, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This period coincides with the aftermath of the Reconquista, when many families were settling in newly conquered territories.
In the 16th century, the Luqueno name appears in several historical records, including the census documents of the Kingdom of Castile. One notable figure from this time was Juan Luqueno, a soldier who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire under Hernán Cortés. He was born in Luque in 1498 and died in Mexico City in 1562.
During the 17th century, the Luqueno family spread across various regions of Spain, with some members migrating to the Americas. In 1624, a man named Pedro Luqueno was listed as one of the early settlers in the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico.
In the 18th century, the Luqueno name gained prominence in the field of literature. Antonio Luqueno y Ponce de León (1725-1792) was a Spanish poet and playwright who authored several works, including the tragedies "Guzman el Bueno" and "Sancho García."
Another notable individual bearing the Luqueno surname was María Luqueno y Romero (1785-1863), a Spanish painter and one of the few female artists recognized during her time. She was known for her portraits and religious works, which can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain.
As the centuries passed, the Luqueno name continued to spread across Spain and its former colonies. In the 19th century, Manuel Luqueno (1820-1887) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.
Throughout its history, the Luqueno surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the town of Luque, where many families still reside today. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia, Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luqueno
Among Census respondents with the surname Luqueno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and White (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Luqueno 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 Luqueno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.2% · 106
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- White0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Luqueno
Luqueno 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,029 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 7,029 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 Luqueno 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 | #157,234 | #150,205 | 4.5% |
| Count | 103 | 109 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Luqueno bearers went from 103 to 109 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 7,029 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,205.
FAQ
Luqueno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Luqueno?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Luqueno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Luqueno?
Luqueno ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Luqueno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Luqueno.
Has Luqueno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Luqueno went from 103 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Luqueno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Luqueno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and White (0.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Luqueno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Luqueno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.2%), Black (1.8%), White (0.9%). 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 Luqueno (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 Luqueno mean?
A surname originating from Luque, a town in Andalusia, Spain. 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 Luqueno (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 Luqueno?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Luqueno? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.