Explore the Family Name Lucius
The meaning of Lucius
1. Dutch and North German: from the Latin personal name Lucius, which is probably a derivative of Latin lux ‘light’ (genitive lucis). This personal name was was favoured by Dutch and North German Humanists. Compare Junius. 2. German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Lutz.
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How common is the last name Lucius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lucius" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,409th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 14,739th spot, indicating a decline in popularity by 2.29%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Lucius increased from 1,903 in 2000 to 2,016 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.94%. The proportion per 100k people also fell slightly from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,409 | #14,739 | -2.29% |
| Count | 1,903 | 2,016 | 5.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.68 | -4.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucius
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution of the Lucius surname among various ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Lucius surname identified as White (81.45%), followed by Black (12.40%), Hispanic (3.89%), and two or more races (1.63%). By 2010, there were noticeable shifts. While the White population still held the majority, its percentage decreased to 77.23%, while the Black population increased to 15.97%. The Hispanic group saw a small rise to 4.12% and those identifying as two or more races increased to 1.93%. Notably, there were new appearances in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, each accounting for 0.50% and 0.25% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.45% | 77.23% | -5.18% |
| Black | 12.4% | 15.97% | 28.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 4.12% | 5.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.93% | 18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |