Explore the Family Name Luka
The meaning of Luka
1. Dutch: from a vernacular form of the personal name Lucas. 2. Polish (Łuka); Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian: from a short form of Polish Łukasz, Czech and Slovak Lukáš, and Hungarian Lukács, local forms of the personal name Lucas. 3. Albanian: from the personal name Lukë (definite form Luka), an equivalent of Lucas.
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How common is the last name Luka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Luka has seen a slight increase over the last decade. In 2000, Luka was ranked as the 33,933rd most popular surname in the United States with 633 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had risen to 32,485 and the number of people with this surname increased to 708, marking an approximately 12% increase. The proportion of Luka holders per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.23 to 0.24 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #32,485 | 4.27% |
| Count | 633 | 708 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luka
Regarding its ethnic identity, the distribution of the surname Luka among different ethnicities saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 85.47% in 2000 to 84.18% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Luka bearers also decreased by about 5%. Interestingly, there was a significant decrease in the number of Luka holders identifying with two or more races, dropping from 4.42% to 2.54%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.42% to 1.98%, while the Black population with this surname rose from 0% to 3.95%. There were no significant changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.47% | 84.18% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.74% | 7.34% | -5.17% |
| Black | 0% | 3.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.42% | 2.54% | -42.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.98% | 39.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |