Explore the Family Name Lucken
The meaning of Lucken
1. North German (Lücken): patronymic from the personal name Lück (see Luck 2). 2. English: variant of Lovekin, from a pet form of Love 1 or 2.
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How common is the last name Lucken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lucken has seen a considerable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lucken ranked at 47,389 but by 2010, it had fallen to 56,972 - a decrease of over 20%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Lucken surname also declined from 421 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, marking a drop of nearly 15%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 25%, from 0.16 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #56,972 | -20.22% |
| Count | 421 | 358 | -14.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucken
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Lucken surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 96.91% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. There was no recorded change among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals carrying the Lucken surname. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic under the Lucken surname increased from 0 to 2.79% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease (-2.1%) in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.41% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.4% | -2.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |