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

Luzier, 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 Luzier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luzier in America

Luzier is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luzier surname appeared 713 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 Luzier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luzier 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 Luzier

The surname Luzier originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "luziere," which meant "light" or "illumination." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a lighthouse or a place known for its brightness or luminosity.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Luzier can be traced back to the 13th century in various French administrative records and local charters. One notable mention is found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Longpont" from 1249, which refers to a "Petrus Luzier" residing in the village of Longpont.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in the "Livre de la Taille de Paris," a tax record from the city of Paris, where a certain "Jehan Luzier" was listed as a resident of the Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois parish.

The name Luzier has also been associated with several place names in France, such as Luziers, a commune in the Indre department, and Luzier, a former commune in the Savoie region. These locations may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the surname Luzier was Pierre Luzier, a French nobleman and military officer who lived in the 16th century. He participated in the Italian Wars under the command of King Francis I and was later appointed as the Governor of Savoy in 1536.

Another figure was Jean-Baptiste Luzier (1718-1792), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and reconstruction of several buildings and public spaces in Paris during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Marie-Thérèse Luzier (1823-1898) was a French writer and poet who published several collections of poems and short stories, many of which explored themes of nature and rural life.

Moving to the 20th century, Jean-Louis Luzier (1910-1982) was a French artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works. His pieces were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now part of various museum collections.

Finally, Philippe Luzier (born 1964) is a contemporary French author and journalist who has written several novels and non-fiction books, including works on history, politics, and culture.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Luzier throughout history, highlighting the name's French origins and its presence across different eras and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luzier

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

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

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