UK surname
An English surname derived from the Middle English word "lucki," meaning fortunate or favored by luck.
In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Luckey surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #22,893 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stanstead Mountfitchet, Christchurch and Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Luckey is 137 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 37.3%.
1881 census count
75
Ranked #22,893
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1861
137 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Luckey surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Luckey surname density by area, 1891 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 | 64 | #21,914 |
| 1861 | historical | 137 | #16,465 |
| 1881 | historical | 75 | #22,893 |
| 1891 | historical | 113 | #22,162 |
| 1901 | historical | 46 | #29,047 |
| 1911 | historical | 81 | #24,719 |
| 1997 | modern | 59 | #31,734 |
| 1998 | modern | 55 | #32,399 |
| 1999 | modern | 54 | #32,660 |
| 2000 | modern | 53 | #32,805 |
| 2001 | modern | 52 | #32,764 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 51 | #33,266 |
| 2004 | modern | 49 | #33,647 |
| 2005 | modern | 45 | #34,160 |
| 2006 | modern | 50 | #34,077 |
| 2007 | modern | 47 | #34,558 |
| 2008 | modern | 49 | #34,580 |
| 2009 | modern | 56 | #34,278 |
| 2010 | modern | 48 | #34,946 |
| 2011 | modern | 44 | #35,161 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 49 | #34,952 |
| 2014 | modern | 49 | #34,991 |
| 2015 | modern | 44 | #35,212 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stanstead Mountfitchet, Christchurch, Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon), Portsmouth, Portsea and Haughley. 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 | Stanstead Mountfitchet | Hertfordshire |
| 2 | Christchurch | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | Tynemouth (Chirton, Preston, Murton, Whitley, Monkseaton), Earsdon (Earsdon) | Northumberland |
| 4 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| 5 | Haughley | Suffolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Luckey 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 Luckey, 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 Luckey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Luckey 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, Luckey 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 Luckey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Luckey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Luckey is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'luc' meaning 'luck' and 'ieg' meaning 'island'. It likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on a fortunate or lucky island.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century in the Huntingdonshire Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appeared as 'Lukky'. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form of Luckey.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror, there is a mention of a place called 'Luckynge' in Kent, which may have been named after an early bearer of the Luckey surname.
During the 16th century, the name was found in various records including the Parish Registers of Bottesford, Leicestershire, where a Richard Luckey was recorded in 1577. Another early bearer was John Luckey, born in 1602 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
Notable individuals with the Luckey surname include Sir John Luckey (1625-1692), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex. Another prominent figure was William Luckey (1782-1864), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his services.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded bearers of the Luckey surname was John Luckey, who arrived in Virginia from England in 1635. Another early American with this name was Samuel Luckey, born in 1692 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Other notable individuals with the Luckey surname include Samuel Luckey (1854-1927), an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Representative from Pennsylvania, and Charles Luckey (1870-1939), an American artist known for his landscape paintings.
Throughout history, the Luckey surname has had various spellings such as Luckye, Lucki, and Luckie, reflecting its evolution over time and across different regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Luckey 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. Surrey leads with 19 Luckeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.33x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Southwark Christchurch in Surrey leads with 10 Luckeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 291.55x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark Christchurch | 10 | 291.55x |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 7 | 1944.44x |
| St Just In Roseland | 6 | 1666.67x |
| Tynemouth | 6 | 102.92x |
| Alnwick | 5 | 267.38x |
| Haughley | 5 | 2272.73x |
| Elsenham | 4 | 3333.33x |
| Great Aycliffe | 4 | 1904.76x |
| Portsea | 4 | 13.61x |
| Battersea | 3 | 11.14x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 4.70x |
| Bromley | 2 | 52.63x |
| Farnham | 2 | 72.20x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 2 | 29.81x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 3.40x |
| Barking | 1 | 217.39x |
| Hastings St Mary In The | 1 | 38.02x |
| Hitcham | 1 | 454.55x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 2.46x |
| Manchester | 1 | 2.56x |
| Newington | 1 | 3.70x |
| Newport | 1 | 400.00x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.72x |
| Pitminster | 1 | 285.71x |
| Rufford | 1 | 434.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Luckey 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 Luckey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Luckey surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Luckey a modern rank of #35,069.
An English surname derived from the Middle English word "lucki," meaning fortunate or favored by luck.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Luckey 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.