Explore the Family Name Lucien
The meaning of Lucien
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Lucien, from Latin Lucianus, an adjectival derivative of Lucius. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Pierre, Serge, Bernadin, Luckner, Michel, Monique, Wesner, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Lucien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lucien increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lucien held the rank of 21,192, which rose to 17,888 in 2010, marking a 15.59% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced a significant jump from 1,154 in 2000 to 1,563 in 2010, a growth of 35.44%. The proportion of people named Lucien per 100,000 increased by 23.26% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,192 | #17,888 | 15.59% |
| Count | 1,154 | 1,563 | 35.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.53 | 23.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucien
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Lucien identified as Black, accounting for 73.90% in 2010, an increase from 68.46% in 2000. There was no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those carrying the surname Lucien in either year. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 21.92% in 2000 to 18.36% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics experienced a growth of 35.48%, while the portion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 44.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.46% | 73.9% | 7.95% |
| White | 21.92% | 18.36% | -16.24% |
| Two or More Races | 5.89% | 3.26% | -44.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.94% | 35.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |