Explore the Family Name Lucha
The meaning of Lucha
Spanish: nickname from lucha ‘fight’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lucha in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Lucha" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,700 in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 66,754, indicating a rise in popularity of almost 13%. The count of people bearing the surname also saw a sizeable increase, moving from 233 in 2000 to 296 in 2010 — a growth of 27.04%. The proportion of people named Lucha per 100,000 also increased by approximately 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #66,754 | 12.97% |
| Count | 233 | 296 | 27.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucha
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lucha identify as Hispanic. This demographic represented 56.65% in 2000 and grew to 63.51% by 2010, marking a change of 12.11%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 40.34% in 2000 to 31.76% in 2010, a reduction of 21.27%. The category "Two or more races" made its appearance in 2010 with a percentage of 2.70%, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.65% | 63.51% | 12.11% |
| White | 40.34% | 31.76% | -21.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |