Lussier
A French occupational surname derived from the Old French word "huissier," meaning an usher or doorkeeper.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,553 Americans carry the last name Lussier. That puts it at #6,999 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 61,724 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lussier surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
5.6K
1 in 61,724
Census rank
#6,999
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,786 bearers of the surname Lussier in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6999th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lussier, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lussier
The surname LUSSIER is of French origin and can be traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It is derived from the Old French word "lussier," meaning a person who worked with light or a lamp-maker. This could be a reference to a profession or a nickname given to someone who lived or worked near a light source.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LUSSIER name appears in the parish records of Saint-Germain-de-Livet, a small village in the Normandy region of France. In 1602, a man named Pierre LUSSIER was mentioned as a resident of the village.
The LUSSIER surname can also be found in the records of the nearby town of Mortain, where a family by the name of LUSSIER is documented as living in the late 17th century. It is possible that this family migrated from the surrounding areas of Normandy or Brittany.
In the 18th century, the LUSSIER name became more widespread, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in various regions of France, including Paris, Burgundy, and the Loire Valley.
Notable individuals with the LUSSIER surname throughout history include:
1. Jean-Baptiste LUSSIER (1697-1784), a French-Canadian explorer and trader who played a significant role in the early exploration of the Great Lakes region.
2. Joseph LUSSIER (1789-1862), a French-Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada.
3. Louis-Zéphirin LUSSIER (1828-1900), a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
4. Eugène LUSSIER (1868-1938), a French-Canadian artist known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from rural Quebec.
5. René LUSSIER (1905-1986), a Canadian composer and music educator who contributed significantly to the development of contemporary classical music in Canada.
The LUSSIER name has also been associated with various place names, such as Lussier Lake in Quebec, Canada, and the Lussier Wetlands Nature Reserve in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, which were likely named after individuals with this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lussier
Among Census respondents with the surname Lussier, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lussier bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lussier surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.7%
- Two or more races2.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
- Black or African American0.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lussier surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,710 | #6,999 | -4.3% |
| Count | 4,640 | 4,786 | 3.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.72 | 1.62 | -5.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lussier bearers went from 4,640 to 4,786 (+3.1% change). The surname moved down 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,710 to #6,999.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lussier
FAQ
Lussier surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lussier?
The surname Lussier holds position #6,999 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 5,553 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.62 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lussier surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lussier, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.