Explore the Family Name Luck
The meaning of Luck
1. English and German: variant of English Luke, German Lukas. It is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. German (also Lück): from a short form of Lüdeke (see Luedecke) or Ludwig. Compare Lueck 2. 3. German (Lück): habitational name from any of several places so named. Compare Lueck 1. 4. English: habitational name from Luik, the Dutch name of the Belgian city of Liège. 5. Americanized form (translation into English) of French Canadian Lachance. 6. Chinese: variant of Luk.
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How common is the last name Luck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luck had a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 5394 to 5765, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 6.88%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Luck surname increased slightly from 5940 to 6008, representing a 1.14% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.27%, from 2.2 in 2000 to 2.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,394 | #5,765 | -6.88% |
| Count | 5,940 | 6,008 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.2 | 2.04 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Luck also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with a 62.84% surge, followed by those identifying with two or more races at 25.87%. On the other hand, there were small increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 9.64% and 11.11%, respectively. Those identifying as White saw a slight decrease of 1.19%, while Black identifiers decreased by 5.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.93% | 83.92% | -1.19% |
| Black | 9.92% | 9.4% | -5.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.41% | 62.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 2.16% | 9.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.8% | 25.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.3% | 11.11% |
Luck 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 Luck is British & Irish, which comprises 48.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.7%) and Scandinavian (4.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Chinese, Spanish & Portuguese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 48.9% |
| French & German | 23.7% |
| Scandinavian | 4.9% |
| Other | 22.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Luck
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 Luck have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 81.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 81.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
What Luck 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 Luck is J-L210, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L210 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mccallister, Conger, Felix, Baum, Phillips, Yost, Morgan, Keating, Archer, Symons.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Luck surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Luck 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.
"Luck" Surname 41.7%
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.
"Luck" Surname 27.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Luck" Surname 25.4%
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.
"Luck" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Luck?
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 Luck are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition