Explore the Family Name Luquette
The meaning of Luquette
Altered form of French Luquet: from a pet form of the personal name Luc, or a habitational name from (Le) Luquet, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France derived from Latin lucus ‘sacred grove’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphe, Clovis, Emile, Onezime.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luquette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Luquette has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,289 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 41,303, marking a 2.33% rise in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 483 to 527, an increase of 9.11%. However, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #41,303 | 2.33% |
| Count | 483 | 527 | 9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luquette
When discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Luquette, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.52% identified as White, which slightly dropped to 97.15% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, a change of 46.15%. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 97.15% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.52% | 46.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |