Explore the Family Name Lucado
The meaning of Lucado
Altered form of southern French (mainly Aveyron) Lucadou: habitational name from the placename Le Lucadou in Aveyron. The surname Lucadou is very rare in France. Compare Lookadoo, Luckado, and Luckadoo. History: The surname Lucadou is listed along with its altered forms Luckado, Lookadoo, and Loucado in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. The Huguenot ancestor was Jean alias John Lucadou from France, who was one of the French Huguenot settlers of Manakin, VA, in the early 1700s, and as such he is also recognized by the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin, which lists him as John Loucadou.
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How common is the last name Lucado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lucado had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 49,057th most popular surname, however by 2010, it dropped to the 51,512th spot, marking a 5% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Lucado surname slightly increased from 403 in 2000 to 404 in 2010. However, this increment did not keep up with population growth, leading to a proportional decrease from 0.15 to 0.14 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #51,512 | -5% |
| Count | 403 | 404 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucado
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lucado surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This demographic saw a marginal decrease from 88.59% to 88.12%. The next largest group was Black, which saw an increase from 6.20% to 6.93%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.99% to 1.49%, while the Hispanic representation remained virtually constant, declining slightly from 1.99% to 1.98%. No individuals with the Lucado surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.59% | 88.12% | -0.53% |
| Black | 6.2% | 6.93% | 11.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.98% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.49% | -25.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |