Explore the Family Name Luckner
The meaning of Luckner
German (Saxony): habitational name for someone from Luckenau near Zeitz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Luckner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Luckner surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 73,931 in 2000, it fell to a ranking of 77,012 in 2010, indicating a -4.17% change. However, the count of individuals with the Luckner surname modestly increased from 244 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, a growth of 2.05%. Yet, when considering this surname's proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased by -11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #77,012 | -4.17% |
| Count | 244 | 249 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luckner
Ethnically, the Luckner surname has been predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 88.11% of Luckners were classified as White, increasing to 89.96% by 2010. There was also a small percentage of Black ethnicity reported, at 8.61% in 2000, which decreased to 7.23% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Luckners of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Luckner surname showed a new appearance in 2010 at 2.81%, while those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.46% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.11% | 89.96% | 2.1% |
| Black | 8.61% | 7.23% | -16.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |