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

Lurks, 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 Lurks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lurks in America

Lurks is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lurks surname appeared 134 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 Lurks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lurks 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 Lurks

The surname LURKS has its origins in the Germanic regions of central Europe, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "lurken," which referred to the act of lurking or lying in wait, possibly suggesting an ancestral occupation or characteristic associated with the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LURKS surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region now known as Bavaria, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Lurkis" and "Lurkes," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

During the 13th century, the LURKS name was documented in the Reichsmatrikel, an imperial registry of noble families in the Holy Roman Empire. This suggests that by this period, the LURKS had established themselves as a prominent lineage within the Germanic nobility.

Historically, the LURKS name has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 15th century, Johannes Lurks, a renowned scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. His treatises on the interpretation of biblical texts were widely circulated across Europe.

Another notable figure bearing the LURKS surname was Wilhelm Lurks, a 16th-century military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. His exploits in the Italian Wars against the French and his role in the Siege of Vienna in 1529 earned him considerable recognition.

In the realm of literature, the LURKS name is closely tied to the 17th-century poet and playwright, Anna Maria Lurks. Born in Frankfurt in 1610, her poetic works were highly acclaimed during the German Renaissance and inspired a generation of writers.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Friedrich Lurks, a prominent architect and urban planner from Mainz. His designs for public buildings and urban spaces greatly influenced the architectural landscape of several German cities during the Enlightenment era.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the LURKS name gained international recognition through the contributions of Carl Friedrich Lurks, a renowned explorer and cartographer. His expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia resulted in the mapping of previously uncharted territories, expanding the geographical knowledge of the time.

While the LURKS surname has its roots in the Germanic regions, it has since spread across various parts of Europe and beyond, with descendants of these historical figures continuing to carry the name to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lurks

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

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

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