UK surname
A variant spelling of the German surname Lucker, referring to one from Luckau or Lucker, towns in Brandenburg, Germany.
In the 1881 census there were 64 people recorded with the Lucker surname, ranking it #24,561 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 48, ranked #35,004, down from #24,561 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Paddington and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lucker is 774 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.0%.
1881 census count
64
Ranked #24,561
Modern count
48
2016, ranked #35,004
Peak year
1891
774 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lucker surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lucker surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 161 | #12,288 |
| 1861 | historical | 348 | #7,339 |
| 1881 | historical | 64 | #24,561 |
| 1891 | historical | 774 | #5,182 |
| 1901 | historical | 172 | #16,643 |
| 1911 | historical | 405 | #9,212 |
| 1997 | modern | 50 | #32,658 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 53 | #32,746 |
| 2000 | modern | 48 | #33,288 |
| 2001 | modern | 47 | #33,219 |
| 2002 | modern | 48 | #33,459 |
| 2003 | modern | 50 | #33,362 |
| 2004 | modern | 51 | #33,478 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 48 | #34,245 |
| 2007 | modern | 50 | #34,347 |
| 2008 | modern | 55 | #34,165 |
| 2009 | modern | 49 | #34,728 |
| 2010 | modern | 49 | #34,886 |
| 2011 | modern | 51 | #34,751 |
| 2012 | modern | 52 | #34,709 |
| 2013 | modern | 53 | #34,715 |
| 2014 | modern | 51 | #34,865 |
| 2015 | modern | 49 | #34,946 |
| 2016 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Paddington, London parishes, St Pancras and Bibury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Bibury | Gloucestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lucker surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lucker, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lucker surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lucker household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lucker is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lucker is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lucker, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lucker has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "loca," which referred to a small enclosed area or a meadow. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or an enclosed area of land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lucker can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a person named Osbert Lucker is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in England.
The Lucker surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Locker Farm in Derbyshire and Lucker in Northumberland. These place names likely originated from the same Old English word "loca," suggesting that the surname may have been adopted by people who lived or worked in these areas.
In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Lucker was Robert Lucker, who was mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1221. Another early record is that of William Lucker, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.
During the 16th century, the Lucker surname appeared in several records, including the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire in 1523, where a John Lucker is mentioned. Additionally, a Thomas Lucker was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Lincolnshire in 1543.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Lucker was John Lucker, who was born in 1585 in Herefordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community.
Another notable figure was George Lucker, born in 1623 in Yorkshire, England. He was a renowned scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a significant individual with the Lucker surname was William Lucker (1712-1788), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London. He was known for his charitable contributions to various causes, including the establishment of schools and hospitals.
Throughout history, the Lucker surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Locker, Lucre, and Luckere, reflecting the regional dialects and the evolving language over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lucker surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 29 Luckers recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 29 | 4.72x |
| Kent | 8 | 3.82x |
| Hampshire | 6 | 4.76x |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3.69x |
| Surrey | 4 | 1.34x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 1.66x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.04x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.78x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.82x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.93x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.14x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1.06x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 2.64x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.48x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.65x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 11 Luckers recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.20x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington London | 11 | 32.20x |
| Deptford St Paul | 8 | 49.47x |
| Paddington London | 7 | 30.99x |
| Birkenhead | 5 | 46.25x |
| Camberwell | 4 | 10.19x |
| Poplar London | 4 | 34.48x |
| Fordingbridge | 2 | 294.12x |
| Islington London | 2 | 3.36x |
| Lechlade | 2 | 800.00x |
| Aldershot | 1 | 23.70x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.94x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 5.40x |
| Cullompton | 1 | 178.57x |
| Cwmdu | 1 | 76.92x |
| Dalton In Furness | 1 | 35.59x |
| Headington | 1 | 169.49x |
| Isleworth | 1 | 36.63x |
| Kings Lynn St Margaret | 1 | 35.21x |
| Littleton | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Marston Upon Dove | 1 | 322.58x |
| Northwood | 1 | 55.87x |
| Old Tower Without London | 1 | 5000.00x |
| St Botolph Aldersgate | 1 | 142.86x |
| St Thomas Winchester | 1 | 112.36x |
| Wanstead | 1 | 47.17x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 15.82x |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 6.27x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lucker surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lucker surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 64 people were recorded with the Lucker surname. That placed it at #24,561 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 48 in 2016. That gives Lucker a modern rank of #35,004.
A variant spelling of the German surname Lucker, referring to one from Luckau or Lucker, towns in Brandenburg, Germany.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lucker bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.