Explore the Family Name Luciano
The meaning of Luciano
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from the personal name Luciano, Latin Lucianus (adjectival derivative of Lucius), borne by a number of minor early Christian martyrs. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Rafael, Francisco, Juan, Manuel, Pedro, Angel, Juana, Mario, Marisol, Ricardo. Italian Antonio, Pasquale, Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine, Lorenzo, Rocco, Vito, Carlo, Carmela, Carmino, Cosmo.
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How common is the last name Luciano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Luciano increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luciano was ranked the 3,848th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 3,486th spot. This represents a 9.41% increase in rank. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals with the surname Luciano also rose from 8,478 in 2000 to 10,247 in 2010, which is an increase of 20.87%. The proportion per 100k people also went up by 10.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,848 | #3,486 | 9.41% |
| Count | 8,478 | 10,247 | 20.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.14 | 3.47 | 10.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luciano
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic associations of the surname Luciano between 2000 and 2010. While there was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (going from 2.89% to 3.25%) and Black (rising from 0.74% to 0.92%), the percentage of people with this surname who identify as White decreased from 45.95% to 39.55%. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 48.90% in 2000 to 55.55% in 2010. However, the data for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.9% | 55.55% | 13.6% |
| White | 45.95% | 39.55% | -13.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.89% | 3.25% | 12.46% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.92% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0% | 0% |
Luciano ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Luciano is Italian, which comprises 23.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Spanish & Portuguese (19.3%) and British & Irish (19.3%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Indigenous American, Eastern European, Senegambian & Guinean, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 23.3% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 19.3% |
| British & Irish | 19.3% |
| Other | 38.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Luciano
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Luciano have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 42.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 40.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 40.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 40.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 40.20% |
What Luciano haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Luciano is E-M183, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M183 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Marino, Conti, Marchetti, D'Angelo, Pinto, Borges, Freeman, Bertrand, Rossi, Rea.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Luciano surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Luciano have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Luciano" Surname 35.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Luciano" Surname 41.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Luciano" Surname 11.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Luciano" Surname 12.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Luciano?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Luciano are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition