Explore the Family Name Lui
The meaning of Lui
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 雷, see Lei 1. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 呂, see Lu 6. 3. Hawaiian: unexplained. 4. Italian (Lombardy): from dialect lui ‘July’ (Italian luglio), used as a nickname or a personal name for a person born in July. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Chun, Kam, Yau, Chi, Kin, Ming, Shui, Wah, Wai, Mei, Cheuk, Chi Man, Chung, Yiu, Nam, Pak, Cho, Kwok Fai, Yeung, You, Yuet.
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How common is the last name Lui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lui has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 5,662nd in 2000, it moved up to 5,641st place a decade later, a modest rise of 0.37%. In terms of actual counts, the number of people with the last name Lui increased by 9.54% from 5,620 in 2000 to 6,156 in 2010. The proportion of people named Lui per 100,000 also saw a minor increase of 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,662 | #5,641 | 0.37% |
| Count | 5,620 | 6,156 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.08 | 2.09 | 0.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lui
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lui identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, at 90.19% in 2010, down slightly from 90.84% in 2000. Those who identified as two or more races rose from 2.67% to 3.01%, a change of 12.73%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 5.20% in 2000 to 4.97% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Lui surname holders also saw an increase, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. The percentages for both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.84% | 90.19% | -0.72% |
| White | 5.2% | 4.97% | -4.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 3.01% | 12.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.43% | 31.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Lui 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 Lui is Chinese, which comprises 73.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Chinese Dai (7.8%) and British & Irish (4.3%). Additional ancestries include Vietnamese, French & German, Filipino & Austronesian, Scandinavian, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 73.2% |
| Chinese Dai | 7.8% |
| British & Irish | 4.3% |
| Other | 14.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Lui
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 Lui have recent ancestry locations all within China.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Guangdong, China | 82.60% |
| Fujian, China | 81.20% |
| Jiangsu, China | 81.20% |
| Shandong, China | 79.70% |
| Shanghai, China | 79.70% |
What Lui 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 Lui is C-M217, which is predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Haplogroup C-M217 is descended from haplogroup C-M217. Other common haplogroups include O-Page23 and O-F11, which are predominantly found among people with East Asian & Indigenous American and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Louie, Chai, Shao, Jia, Hua, Lei, Chin, Ren, Tsao, Wen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lui surname are: B4, H, M7b. These most commonly trace back to individuals of East Asian & Indigenous American and European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins C-M217
Your paternal lineage may be linked to Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan, the Mongolian conqueror that lived from 1162 to 1227 CE, was likely a member of haplogroup C-M217, and may be responsible for the spread of one of its branches. Half of a percent of all men on Earth, and 8% of men in the region reaching from northeastern China to Uzbekistan, may descend from Genghis Khan. His lineage is most common in Hazara, Mongolian, Uygur, Chinese Kazak, and Inner Mongolian Han populations.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to the ancient people of the Indian subcontinent
While Haplogroup M is widespread throughout South and East Asia, it is more diverse on the Indian sub-continent than anywhere else in the world. The high degree of diversity of M in India is likely tied to its ancient arrival here nearly 50,000 years ago. In addition to M2, which is found throughout the subcontinent, there are dozens of haplogroups branching off of M that exist in India. These branches are often connected to specific regions, tribes, or ethnic groups. For example, haplogroup M18 is found among the Oraon peoples of eastern India and Bangladesh, while haplogroup M41 is common among the Pardhan speakers of eastern India, and haplogroup M31a can be found on the Andaman Islands, just off the southeast coast of India.
What do people with the surname Lui 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.
"Lui" Surname 36.1%
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.
"Lui" Surname 43.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Learn Language As Adult
Learning a new language through formal or informal means after 18 years of age.
"Lui" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 25.8%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lui" Surname 12.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lui?
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 Lui are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition