Explore the Family Name Lucena
The meaning of Lucena
Spanish: habitational name from Lucena in Andalusia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Manuel, Angel, Bernardo, Ernesto, Josefina, Alberto, Amalia, Ana, Avelino, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Lucena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lucena has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The name rose from rank 24,763 to 20,183, a growth of 18.5%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by nearly 40%, from 944 in 2000 to 1,321 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Lucena surname per 100,000 also saw an increase of 28.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,763 | #20,183 | 18.5% |
| Count | 944 | 1,321 | 39.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.45 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucena
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the most prevalent ethnic identity among individuals named Lucena is Hispanic, representing 66.54% of the population in 2010, albeit a slight decrease of 2% from 2000. White individuals account for the second-largest group at 14.84%, showing a 16.76% growth from 2000. Asian/Pacific Islanders make up the third largest group with 16.12% despite experiencing an 8.3% decline during this period. Those identifying with two or more races increased slightly by 7.43%, making up 1.59% of the total in 2010. No change was noted for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications; these categories presumably had their data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.9% | 66.54% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.58% | 16.12% | -8.3% |
| White | 12.71% | 14.84% | 16.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.59% | 7.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |