Explore the Family Name Luk
The meaning of Luk
1. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 陸, 鹿, 逯 and 禄, see Lu 5 and 7–9. 2. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 駱, see Luo 2. 3. Dutch: from a vernacular form of the personal name Lucas. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Kin, Choi, Siu, Wing, Cheung, Hing, Kwok, Chan, Chi, Chi Chung, Chiu, Chun Wah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luk has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Luk ranked 15,551 in popularity among U.S surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 15,289 - a change of 1.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 1,727 in 2000 to 1,920 in 2010, marking an increase of 11.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname showed a minor growth as well, from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,551 | #15,289 | 1.68% |
| Count | 1,727 | 1,920 | 11.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.65 | 1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luk
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luk, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, about 91.78% of Luk's identified as such, and this number increased slightly to 92.03% by 2010. Other ethnic identities also associated with the surname include those who identify as belonging to two or more races (which saw a significant growth from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010), White (which decreased from 5.33% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010), Hispanic (which nearly doubled from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010), and Black (which increased from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010). The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained steady at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.78% | 92.03% | 0.27% |
| White | 5.33% | 3.44% | -35.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.24% | 48.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.67% | 91.95% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0.63% | 21.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |