Explore the Family Name Loukas
The meaning of Loukas
Greek: from the personal name Loukas, Greek form of Lucas. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spero, Christos, Dimitrios, Gerasimos, Kostas, Loukas, Pantelis.
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How common is the last name Loukas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loukas has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped slightly in rank to 51,830th. However, it's worth noting that despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Loukas increased by 3.62%, from 387 in 2000 to 401 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #51,830 | -2.26% |
| Count | 387 | 401 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loukas
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelmingly White association with the surname Loukas. In 2000, 93.54% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 94.76% by 2010. A notable change occurred within the Hispanic community, where the percentage of individuals with the surname Loukas more than doubled from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 4.91% to 1.25%. There were no recorded numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 94.76% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.74% | 112.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 1.25% | -74.54% |
| Black | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |