Explore the Family Name Lukey
The meaning of Lukey
English and Scottish: relationship name from the Middle English and Scottish personal name Lukey, Luckey, a pet form of Luke. Compare Luckie.
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How common is the last name Lukey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lukey" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 83,004 in terms of prevalence, while by 2010, it fell to rank 96,368, marking a change of -16.1%. The count of people with this surname also reduced from 211 in 2000 to 189 in 2010, signifying a decrease of -10.43%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k residents dropped from 0.08 to 0.06, indicating a decline of -25.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #96,368 | -16.1% |
| Count | 211 | 189 | -10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lukey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname "Lukey" identify as White with percentages of 90.05% in 2000 dropping slightly to 86.24% in 2010. People identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 2.84% to 6.35%, marking an uptick of 123.59%. There was a small increase in the Hispanic population from 2.84% to 3.17%, indicating a growth of 11.62%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, but by 2010, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category began to show representation with a percentage of 2.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.05% | 86.24% | -4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 6.35% | 123.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 3.17% | 11.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |