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

Lusane, 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 Lusane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lusane in America

Lusane is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lusane surname appeared 249 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 Lusane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lusane 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 Lusane

The surname LUSANE is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, though its precise origins are uncertain. Some suggest it may be derived from the Old French word "luzane," meaning "light" or "brightness," while others trace it back to a place name or a personal name from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LUSANE can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Champagne region of France, where it appeared as "Lusayne." This spelling variation hints at the name's potential connection to a particular locality or estate within that area.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the LUSANE surname seems to have been concentrated primarily in northern and central France, with pockets of families bearing the name found in regions like Normandy, Île-de-France, and Burgundy. By the 16th century, records indicate that some LUSANE families had ventured further afield, establishing themselves in other parts of Europe, including the Low Countries and England.

One notable figure bearing the LUSANE surname was Jean LUSANE, a French noble who lived in the late 14th century. He served as a Knight of the Order of the Garter under King Charles VI and was known for his participation in the Hundred Years' War against England.

In the 17th century, a LUSANE family settled in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One member of this family, Pieter LUSANE (1625-1692), was a successful merchant and served as a city councilor.

Another historically significant LUSANE was Marie-Anne LUSANE (1718-1801), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works during the Enlightenment period. Her plays often explored themes of gender and social inequality.

Across the English Channel, the LUSANE name can be traced back to the late 16th century, when a family of Huguenot refugees fled religious persecution in France and settled in London. One descendant, William LUSANE (1736-1819), became a respected clockmaker and horologist, known for his innovative timepiece designs.

In the 19th century, a LUSANE family emigrated from France to the United States, establishing roots in Louisiana. One member of this family, Jacques LUSANE (1842-1912), was a prominent figure in the Creole community of New Orleans and worked as a journalist and activist advocating for civil rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lusane

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

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

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