Explore the Family Name Lucking
The meaning of Lucking
English: variant of Lufkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lucking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lucking has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 46,240th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,830th position, marking a 12.09% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 434 in 2000 to 401 in 2010, a drop of 7.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lucking per 100,000 individuals dipped by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #51,830 | -12.09% |
| Count | 434 | 401 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lucking
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lucking has also shown some interesting changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost entirely (97%) of those carrying the Lucking surname identified as White. By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (95.76%), there was a slight decrease of 1.28%. Interestingly, between these years, there appeared individuals with the surname Lucking who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.15% to 1.75%. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.76% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.75% | 52.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |