Explore the Family Name Lucier
The meaning of Lucier
French: variant of Lussier. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Adelard, Alain, Alphonse, Amie, Andre, Colette, Collette, Fernand, Herve, Monique, Normand.
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How common is the last name Lucier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lucier has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,458 in popularity and fell by approximately 5 percent to rank 10,979 in 2010. However, the number of individuals with the surname Lucier slightly increased from 2,819 in 2000 to 2,897 in 2010, marking a nearly 3 percent rise. The proportion of the surname Lucier per 100,000 people in the U.S. decreased by about 6 percent during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,458 | #10,979 | -4.98% |
| Count | 2,819 | 2,897 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.98 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucier
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identifying with the surname Lucier are of White ethnicity, constituting around 92 percent in 2000 and nearly 92 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase, nearly 60 percent, in individuals identifying as two or more races from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic representation also saw an approximate 20 percent increase during the same period. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced declines of 25 percent and nearly 18 percent, respectively. The Black ethnic group saw a slight increase of about 1.57 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.87% | 91.99% | -0.95% |
| Black | 2.55% | 2.59% | 1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.31% | 59.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.83% | 19.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.79% | -17.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.48% | -25% |