Explore the Family Name De Luca
The meaning of De Luca
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Luca ‘Lucas’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Rocco, Antonio, Carmine, Domenic, Sal, Vito, Gaetano, Gino, Luigi, Carlo.
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How common is the last name De Luca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Luca has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 2089 to 2263, marking a drop of 8.33%. However, the overall count of individuals carrying this name saw a small increase, going from 15,928 in 2000 to 16,066 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 0.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped slightly, from 5.9 in 2000 to 5.45 in 2010, a decline of 7.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,089 | #2,263 | -8.33% |
| Count | 15,928 | 16,066 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.9 | 5.45 | -7.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Luca
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts among those with the surname De Luca between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 25% and 40% respectively, although these groups still represent a small portion of those bearing the surname. The largest ethnic identity group remains White, although it decreased slightly from 95.91% to 94.96%. The Hispanic representation grew notably, increasing by 53.48%, while the proportions identifying as Black or two or more races saw decreases of 6.90% and 33.04% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.96% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.53% | 53.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.75% | -33.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.35% | 25% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0.27% | -6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.1% | 0.14% | 40% |