Explore the Family Name Lucido
The meaning of Lucido
Italian and Spanish (also Lucído): from the personal name Lucido, from Latin lucidus ‘lucid, shining’. It could also be a nickname for a clear, lucid thinker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Baldassare, Giovanna, Marco, Mario, Pietro, Calogero, Carlo, Carmela, Cesare. Spanish Cesar, Epifanio, Manolito, Manolo, Marcela, Nestor.
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How common is the last name Lucido in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lucido' has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,658 in terms of popularity and this fell slightly to 15,449 by 2010, marking a change of -5.4%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Lucido surname increased marginally from 1,860 in 2000 to 1,896 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.94%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, the surname saw a decline of -7.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,658 | #15,449 | -5.4% |
| Count | 1,860 | 1,896 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucido
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Lucido surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Lucido surname identified as White, at 91.08%, which declined slightly to 89.40% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander saw significant growth, increasing from 2.74% to 4.85%. Those who identify as Hispanic also increased, jumping from 3.44% to 4.54%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races fell significantly, from 2.37% to 1.05%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both remaining at 0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.08% | 89.4% | -1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 4.85% | 77.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 4.54% | 31.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.05% | -55.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |