Explore the Family Name Luks
The meaning of Luks
1. Dutch: patronymic from Luk, a vernacular form of the personal name Lucas. 2. Czech: from a shortened form of the personal name Lukáš, Czech equivalent of Lucas. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Luchs ‘lynx’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna. Jewish Zalman.
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How common is the last name Luks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Luks" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 66,073rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 72,568th spot, marking a change of -9.83. During this decade, the total count of individuals with the surname also dipped from 280 to 268, representing a -4.29% change. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #72,568 | -9.83% |
| Count | 280 | 268 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Luks", as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals classified as White decreased slightly from 96.43% to 95.15%, a change of -1.33%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period; the ethnicity percentages for these groups remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 95.15% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |