Explore the Family Name Luera
The meaning of Luera
Spanish: Castilianized form of a habitational name from the village of Lluera in Asturias (northern Spain), named from or associated with the Marian title Nues(tr)a Señora de Lluera ‘Our Lady of the Light’. This surname is very rare in Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Domingo, Luis, Lupe, Alicia, Andres, Armando, Cruz, Fernando, Jose, Jose Luis, Juan.
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How common is the last name Luera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luera has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 10,888 in terms of prevalence in the United States, rising to 10,829 by 2010, which is a 0.54% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,683 in 2000 to 2,941 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.62%. The proportion of people bearing the Luera surname per 100,000 people increased marginally from 0.99 in 2000 to 1.0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,888 | #10,829 | 0.54% |
| Count | 2,683 | 2,941 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 1 | 1.01% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luera
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luera, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of bearers identify as Hispanic. This demographic represented 91.02% of those with the surname in 2000 and increased slightly to 91.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a marginal increase from 7.75% in 2000 to 7.79% in 2010. The representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased by about 21%, from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.27% in 2010. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 census, accounting for 0.20% of bearers of the surname. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, while the Black category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.02% | 91.43% | 0.45% |
| White | 7.75% | 7.79% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.27% | -20.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |